Accident Details
Date
Friday, February 8, 2008
NTSB Number
MIA08CA055
Location
Warm Springs, GA
Event ID
20080312X00301
Coordinates
32.937221, -84.696113
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during final approach.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3449
Make
WILLIAM P. CROWELL
Serial Number
17
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ROSS HARRY A
Address
5321 LAKEVIEW DR
Status
Deregistered
City
EDINBORO
State / Zip Code
PA 16412-1409
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that while on final approach at approximately 25 feet above ground level, for a third touch-and-go landing on runway 17, the airplane suddenly yawed 90 degrees to the right. He applied full power and the engine did respond, but the airplane contacted the ground, bounced, then was, "...pushed to the ground." The airplane collided with bushes then came to rest. He further stated there was no mechanical failure or malfunction.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA08CA055