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April 9, 2013 · Piper PA-22-150 · N3505P
Moose Creek Ranger Station, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 9, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Moose Creek Ranger Station, ID
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N3505P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA192
The pilot reported that he overflew the turf airstrip and observed the windsock, which indicated "little to no wind." While on short final, and beyond the point where he could accomplish a safe go-around, he realized that he was landing with a tailwind. He saw some deer that had emerged from the trees and were on the runway and had to add power to avoid them. He continued the landing, and after touchdown, he applied heavy braking in an attempt to prevent the airplane from overrunning the runway. The airplane subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted. The vertical stabilizer, the rudder, and the top of both wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's use of excessive braking after landing with a tailwind and after an extended touchdown to avoid deer on the runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he overflew the turf airstrip and observed the windsock, which indicated "little to no wind." While on short final, and beyond the point to accomplish a safe go-around, he realized that he was landing with a tailwind. He also had to add power to avoid several deer that emerged from the trees and were on the runway. He continued the landing and after touchdown, he applied heavy braking in an attempt to prevent the airplane from overrunning the runway. The airplane subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted. The vertical stabilizer, the rudder, and the top of both wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 MDT
Nearest AirportMoose Creek (0nm)
Runway04
Runway Length2300 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN3505P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO