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March 19, 2015 · Piper PA 12 NO Series · N2722M
Midland, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 19, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Midland, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA 12 NO Series (1946)
Tail Number
N2722M
Operator
Watson Jay C
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA012
The pilot landed the tailwheel-equipped airplane in variable wind conditions. During the landing roll he applied excessive brake in fear of a runway excursion, which resulted in the airplane nosing over and coming to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its wings, left wing strut and rudder. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Surface speed/braking-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot landed the tailwheel-equipped airplane in variable wind conditions. During the landing roll he applied excessive brake in fear of a runway excursion, which resulted in the airplane nosing over and coming to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its wings, left wing strut and rudder. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:20 CDT
Nearest AirportSkywest Inc (0nm NNE)
Runway06
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 12 NO Series
Tail NumberN2722M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWatson Jay C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC