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May 6, 2021 · Piper PA-22-150 · N7850D
Willow, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 6, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Willow, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150 (1957)
Tail Number
N7850D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC21LA036
The pilot reported that, while landing the tailwheel equipped airplane on a wet grass runway, he applied the brakes during the landing rollout and locked up the tires. Subsequently, the airplane slid off the crown of the runway onto dry ground and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, empennage, and right lift strut. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilots over application of the brakes while landing on a wet grass runway, which resulted in a loss of control and nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while landing the tailwheel equipped airplane on a wet grass runway, he applied the brakes during the landing rollout and locked up the tires. Subsequently, the airplane slid off the crown of the runway onto dry ground and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, empennage, and right lift strut. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 AKDT
Nearest AirportLONGLAKE (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN7850D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 A3B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 F / 30 F
Altimeter29.73 inHg
Observation Time12:56
Weather SourceWFAC