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January 25, 1996 · Piper PA-22-160 · N5912D
Quincy, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 25, 1996
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Quincy, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-160
Tail Number
N5912D
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA96LA072
The pilot stated that as he started to flare for landing, the airplane encountered strong gusting winds and rolled into a steep bank. The pilot attempted to recover, but lost control of the airplane. The airplane then collided with the ground and cartwheeled.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, while beginning a flare to land, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with the ground.
Full Narrative
On January 25, 1996, about 1100 eastern standard time, N5912D, a Piper PA-22-160, crashed on landing at Quincy Airport, Quincy, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The private pilot received minor injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight originated about 20 minutes earlier from the pilot's private airstrip in the area. The pilot stated that on short final approach he lost control of the airplane due to strong wind gusts. The airplane then cartwheeled on landing attempt.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EST
Nearest AirportQUINCY (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length2963 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-160
Tail NumberN5912D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B1A · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC