Accident Details
Date
Thursday, March 24, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA169
Location
Monticello, GA
Event ID
20160330X22141
Coordinates
33.333610, -83.728057
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tail wind, and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with a tree.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LINDSEY CHARLES A
Address
433 S MAIN ST
City
MADISON
State / Zip Code
GA 30650-1611
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind, he lost directional control, departed the runway, and impacted a tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# GAA16CA169