Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ATL92LA037

GRIFFIN, GA, USA

Aircraft #1

N6101D

PIPER PA-22-150

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING, A GUST OF WIND CAUSED THE AIRCRAFT TO LAND WITH EXCESSIVE SPEED. THE PILOT MADE AN ABRUPT LEFT TURN AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY, TO AVOID A FENCE, AND THE NOSE WHEEL COLLAPSED. THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER ONTO ITS BACK.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE EXCESSIVE SPEED USED BY THE PILOT TO LAND ON THE SHORT PRIVATE AIRSTRIP. A FACTOR WAS UNFAVORABLE WIND.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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