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March 15, 1994 · Piper PA-22-150 · N3263Z
Benton, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 15, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Benton, IL
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N3263Z
Operator
Samuel E Barwick
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI94LA109
THE PILOT REPORTED HE HAD LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT ON RUNWAY 36, AND WAS BACK TAXIING TO EXIT THE RUNWAY. HE SAID A GUST OF WIND CAUGHT THE RIGHT WING AND NOSED THE AIRPLANE OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TAILWIND.
Full Narrative
On March 15, 1994, at 1340 central standard time, a Piper PA-22-150 airplane, N3263Z, sustained substantial damage while back taxiing on runway 36 at Benton, Illinois. The pilot reported no injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight. No flight plan was filed. The flight originated from Paducah Kentucky, about 1300 central standard time. The pilot reported he had landed without incident on runway 36, and was back taxiing to exit the runway. He said a gust of wind caught the right wing and nosed the airplane over. The airport manager reported the winds at the time of the accident were from 300 degrees at 15 knots gusting to 20 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:40 CST
Nearest AirportBenton Municipal (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN3263Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSamuel E Barwick
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility35 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT