N5432Z

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22-108S/N: 22-9206

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 14, 2008
NTSB Number
CEN09CA066
Location
Bowling Green, MO
Event ID
20081119X55110
Coordinates
39.330497, -91.189109
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing sequence. A contributing factor was the sudden gusty crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-9206
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
PA-22-108PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-22-108

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BELLINGER BRANDON
Address
5015 LAKE ELBO RD
City
MANHATTAN
State / Zip Code
KS 66502-1442
Country
United States

Analysis

While performing a touch and go landing in a tailwheel equipped airplane on a turf runway, the newly tailwheel endorsed pilot encountered a sudden crosswind. The airplane's nose turned left as the airplane "bounced" back into the air. The pilot initiated a go-around and added right rudder. The airplane exited the runway and headed for an airfield wind indicator, so the pilot reduced engine power and maneuvered the airplane away from the obstruction. The airplane settled into a plowed field, nosed over, and came to rest in the inverted position. The pilot was able to egress the airplane without assistance. Damage was sustained to the airplane's firewall, both wings and struts.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA066