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November 12, 2021 · Eric A Munzer Dornier D027-B2 · N27TQ
Martinsville, VA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 12, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Martinsville, VA
Aircraft
Eric A Munzer Dornier D027-B2 (1956)
Tail Number
N27TQ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA061
The pilot reported that during the landing rollout in his tailwheel-equipped airplane, the airplane began to drift left. He attempted to maintain control to avoid a ground loop and continued to keep the nose straight as the airplane departed the runway into the grass. During the runway excursion, the airplane encountered a ditch that was hidden from view by tall grass, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with a ditch.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing rollout in his tailwheel-equipped airplane, the airplane began to drift left. He attempted to maintain control to avoid a ground loop and continued to keep the nose straight as the airplane departed the runway into the grass. During the runway excursion, the airplane encountered a ditch that was hidden from view by tall grass, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EST
Nearest AirportBlue Ridge (0nm SSE)
Runway31
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEric A Munzer Dornier D027-B2
Tail NumberN27TQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · GO-480-B1A6 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Crew 3None
Crew 4None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 36 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:55
Weather SourceWFAC