N33180

Substantial
None

Piper J5AS/N: 5-456

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 6, 2007
NTSB Number
MIA07CA093
Location
Richmond, VA
Event ID
20070525X00635
Coordinates
37.708889, -77.436668
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The improper positioning of the elevator flight control surface by the pilot-in-command while taxiing with a tailwind, resulting in the airplane nosing over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
5-456
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
J5AJ5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
J5A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VAN WAGNER AERIAL MEDIA LLC
Address
1600 E AIRPORT RD
City
HOLLYWOOD
State / Zip Code
FL 33023
Country
United States

Analysis

After landing on runway 34, with the wind reported to be from 040 degrees at 10 knots with gusts to 20 knots, the pilot slowed the airplane, and made a 90-degree left turn to taxi off the runway. While taxiing with a tailwind and up elevator input, the airplane nosed over.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA07CA093