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October 20, 2023 · Aviat A1 C200 · N958TW
Tellico Plains, TN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 20, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tellico Plains, TN
Aircraft
Aviat A1 C200 (2022)
Tail Number
N958TW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA017
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane was attempting to land on his 1,200-ft-long private airstrip. When he flew by the windsock to check wind direction and speed, he noticed a significant crosswind was prevailing. After turning onto final approach, and after passing the point at which a go-around could be performed due to trees and terrain off the end of the runway, he noticed the wind had changed direction and was now a strong tailwind. He continued the approach and landed more than halfway down the runway, then aggressively applied the brakes to attempt to stop. The airplane subsequently nosed over and sustained substantial damage to the rudder and wings. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's overapplication of brakes after landing long on a constrained runway and with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane was attempting to land on his 1,200-ft-long private airstrip. When he flew by the windsock to check wind direction and speed, he noticed a significant crosswind was prevailing. After turning onto final approach, and after passing the point at which a go-around could be performed due to trees and terrain off the end of the runway, he noticed the wind had changed direction and was now a strong tailwind. He continued the approach and landed more than halfway down the runway, then aggressively applied the brakes to attempt to stop. The airplane subsequently nosed over and sustained substantial damage to the rudder and wings. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPVT (0nm N)
Runway360
Runway Length1200 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAviat A1 C200
Tail NumberN958TW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1D6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 9 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 46 F
Altimeter29.68 inHg
Observation Time16:10
Weather SourceWFAC