Aviation Accident Summary MKC90LA080

MOUNDS, AR, USA

Aircraft #1

N6556

GRUMMAN G-164A

Analysis

THE PILOT SAID THAT WHILE LANDING DOWNWIND ON A SOD STRIP, HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE AIRCRAFT AND IT FLIPPED INVERTED.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF THE WRONG RUNWAY AND THE RESULTANT TAILWIND CONDITION.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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