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May 6, 2007 · Piper J5A · N33180
Richmond, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 6, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Richmond, VA
Aircraft
Piper J5A
Tail Number
N33180
Operator
Van Wagner Aerial Media
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA07CA093
The airplane was landed uneventfully and while taxiing off the runway with a tailwind and incorrect elevator control input (up elevator), the airplane nosed over.
NTSB Probable Cause
The improper positioning of the elevator flight control surface by the pilot-in-command while taxiing with a tailwind, resulting in the airplane nosing over.
Full Narrative
After landing on runway 34, with the wind reported to be from 040 degrees at 10 knots with gusts to 20 knots, the pilot slowed the airplane, and made a 90-degree left turn to taxi off the runway. While taxiing with a tailwind and up elevator input, the airplane nosed over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EDT
Nearest AirportHanover County Municipal (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length5400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J5A
Tail NumberN33180
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVan Wagner Aerial Media
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C2A · Reciprocating · 180
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 14 kt, gusting 21 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 27 C
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time15:54
Weather SourceWFAC