Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 21, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA315
Location
Cambridge, MD
Event ID
20110527X12109
Coordinates
38.543334, -76.030281
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing on a soft, turf runway.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5122V
Make
MORRISEY
Serial Number
SP-18
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
2150A
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BALL ROBERT H
Address
3504 CORNELL RD
Status
Deregistered
City
FAIRFAX
State / Zip Code
VA 22030-1814
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported conducting a normal landing on the turf runway. However, immediately after landing, the airplane veered to the right and impacted a tree, damaging the right wing and fuselage. He further stated that it was "unlikely a mechanical problem" and that recent rains had made the turf runway soft. He also stated that the brake was not left on. An inspector with the Federal Aviation Administration examined the airplane and no preimpact mechanical anomalies were found.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA315