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September 19, 2021 · Piper PA-22-150 · N9639D
Walnut Cove, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 19, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Walnut Cove, NC
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150 (1959)
Tail Number
N9639D
Operator
Vestal James L
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA370
The pilot reported that after touch down, the airplane overran the runway, passed thru the airport boundary fence, nosed over, and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing lift strut. A post-accident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun, collision with an airport boundary fence, and a nose over event.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after touch down, the airplane overran the runway, passed thru the airport boundary fence, nosed over, and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing lift strut. A post-accident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 EDT
Nearest AirportMeadow Brook Fld (1nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length2725 ft
Runway Width32 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN9639D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVestal James L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 81 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC