Summary
On March 22, 1994, a Piper PA-12 (N2966M) was involved in an accident near Rayville, LA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE TURN TO FINAL APPROACH.
On March 21, 1994, at 1820 central standard time, a Piper PA-12, N2966M, was substantially damaged while maneuvering near Rayville, Louisiana. The commercial pilot and the passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight.
In the Pilot/Operator report, the pilot stated that during the turn from base to final, he overshot the runway. He further stated that he initiated a "steeper bank" to align the aircraft with the runway. During the "steep turn the nose of the aircraft fell rapidly" and it began to spin. Just prior to ground impact the pilot felt that he regained control of the aircraft; however, he did not have enough altitude to prevent ground impact and slid on it's under carriage for 150 feet.
This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW94LA108. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2966M.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE TURN TO FINAL APPROACH.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On March 21, 1994, at 1820 central standard time, a Piper PA-12, N2966M, was substantially damaged while maneuvering near Rayville, Louisiana. The commercial pilot and the passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight.
In the Pilot/Operator report, the pilot stated that during the turn from base to final, he overshot the runway. He further stated that he initiated a "steeper bank" to align the aircraft with the runway. During the "steep turn the nose of the aircraft fell rapidly" and it began to spin. Just prior to ground impact the pilot felt that he regained control of the aircraft; however, he did not have enough altitude to prevent ground impact and slid on it's under carriage for 150 feet.
An examination of the aircraft revealed no anomalies.
The aircraft was released to the owner.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW94LA108