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October 8, 2020 · Piper PA18 150 · N8788D
Plymouth, MA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 8, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Plymouth, MA
Aircraft
Piper PA18 150 (1958)
Tail Number
N8788D
Operator
County of Plymouth
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA013
The pilot was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on runway 24 with a quartering headwind from the northwest gusting to 20 knots. During the landing roll, the flight encountered wind gusts from the northwest that caused the airplane to “weathercock” to the northwest and the pilot applied full engine power to go around. When the airplane was about 1 ft above ground level, the right main landing gear impacted a taxi light. The airplane then contacted the ground and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Runway/taxi/approach light-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on runway 24 with a quartering headwind from the northwest gusting to 20 knots. During the landing roll, the flight encountered wind gusts from the northwest that caused the airplane to “weathercock” to the northwest and the pilot applied full engine power to go around. When the airplane was about 1 ft above ground level, the right main landing gear impacted a taxi light. The airplane then contacted the ground and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportPlymouth Municipal Airport (1nm SE)
Runway24
Runway Length4350 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA18 150
Tail NumberN8788D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCounty of Plymouth
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · First Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 13 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point17 C / -1 C
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time15:52
Weather SourceWFAC