Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 5, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA176
Location
HEADLAND, AL
Event ID
20001211X15591
Coordinates
31.350770, -85.340744
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER EVALUATION OF WIND CONDITIONS AND SELECTION OF THE WRONG RUNWAY, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A GUSTING TAIL WIND.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8098C
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-2244
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WILKES JAY W
Address
1015 ASHLEY CIR
Status
Deregistered
City
DOTHAN
State / Zip Code
AL 36301
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL92LA176