N3505P

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22-150S/N: 22-3255

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA192
Location
Moose Creek Ranger Station, ID
Event ID
20130415X04257
Coordinates
46.120834, -114.927223
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 use of excessive braking after landing with a tailwind and after an extended touchdown to avoid deer on the runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N3505P
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-3255
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-22-150PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REID BRIAN M
Address
11850 NW TOUCHNGO AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
BOISE
State / Zip Code
ID 83716-5001
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he overflew the turf airstrip and observed the windsock, which indicated "little to no wind." While on short final, and beyond the point to accomplish a safe go-around, he realized that he was landing with a tailwind. He also had to add power to avoid several deer that emerged from the trees and were on the runway. He continued the landing and after touchdown, he applied heavy braking in an attempt to prevent the airplane from overrunning the runway. The airplane subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted. The vertical stabilizer, the rudder, and the top of both wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13CA192