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June 5, 2019 · Piper PA 11 No Series · N78641
Paducah, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 5, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Paducah, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA 11 No Series (1947)
Tail Number
N78641
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA317
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he was concerned about the condition of the landing and taxi surfaces of the private, grass airstrip due to heavy rainfall. He overflew the field but was unable to determine the condition. He determined that it would be safer to land on a road perpendicular to the runway. Upon landing on the road, the airplane suddenly veered right. The pilot applied opposite rudder, but the airplane exited the road and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift strut and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that the wind was from 360° at 7 knots. The pilot was landing the airplane to the west.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing on a road in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exiting the road and subsequently nosing over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he was concerned about the condition of the landing and taxi surfaces of the private, grass airstrip due to heavy rainfall. He over flew the field but was unable to determine the condition. He determined it would be safer to land on the "Farm Road" perpendicular to the runway. Upon landing on the road, the airplane suddenly veered to the right, he applied opposite rudder, but the airplane exited the road, and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift strut and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that the wind was from 360° at 7 knots. The airplane was landing to the west.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:20 CDT
Nearest AirportPADUCAH (1nm E)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 11 No Series
Tail NumberN78641
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC