N9639DPIPER PA-22-1502021-09-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-22-150S/N: 22-6552

Summary

On September 19, 2021, a Piper PA-22-150 (N9639D) was involved in an accident near Walnut Cove, NC. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun, collision with an airport boundary fence, and a nose over event.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA370. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9639D.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 19, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA370
Location
Walnut Cove, NC
Event ID
20210920103908
Coordinates
36.301526, -80.148379
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 failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun, collision with an airport boundary fence, and a nose over event.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-6552
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1959
Model / ICAO
PA-22-150PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VESTAL JAMES L
Address
621 SUMEREST COURT
City
KERNERSVILLE
State / Zip Code
NC 27284
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA21LA370