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March 24, 2016 · American Legend Aircraft AL3 · N127LC
Monticello, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 24, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Monticello, GA
Aircraft
American Legend Aircraft AL3 (2013)
Tail Number
N127LC
Operator
James R Nelson Ii
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA169
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind, he lost directional control, departed the runway, and impacted a tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tail wind, and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with a tree.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind, he lost directional control, departed the runway, and impacted a tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EDT
Nearest AirportMonticello Sky Ranch (0nm NW)
Runway32
Runway Length4100 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican Legend Aircraft AL3
Tail NumberN127LC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames R Nelson Ii
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-200-D · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 52
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time15:35
Weather SourceWFAC