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April 5, 2015 · Piper PA 22-135 150 · N3768A
Drexel, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 5, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Drexel, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA 22-135 150 (1954)
Tail Number
N3768A
Operator
Shannon Randal S Shannon Melissa J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA036
The pilot performed stop and go landings, at a private dirt airstrip. After his third landing, while taxiing to the east for takeoff, the pilot reported encountering several wind gusts that nosed the airplane over. The airstrip is located between two weather reporting stations. Winds for the area were out of the south at fourteen knots with wind gusts at twenty-three knots. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its wings, fuselage, and lift struts. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot performed stop and go landings, at a private dirt airstrip. After his third landing, while taxiing to the east for takeoff, the pilot reported encountering several wind gusts that nosed the airplane over. The airstrip is located between two weather reporting stations. Winds for the area were out of the south at fourteen knots with wind gusts at twenty-three knots. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its wings, fuselage, and lift struts. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway09
Runway Length1000 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 22-135 150
Tail NumberN3768A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorShannon Randal S Shannon Melissa J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D2 · Reciprocating · 135
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 45 C
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time21:15
Weather SourceWFAC