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September 20, 2025 · Piper PA22 150 · N3429Z
Merritt Island, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 20, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Merritt Island, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA22 150 (1960)
Tail Number
N3429Z
Operator
Waters Dwayne R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA364
The owner/pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane was attempting a normal three-point landing in a 15-knot right crosswind that was gusting to 18 knots. During the landing the airplane departed the right side of the runway and came to rest in a drainage ditch. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The owner/pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane was attempting a normal three-point landing in a 15-knot right crosswind that was gusting to 18 knots. During the landing the airplane departed the right side of the runway and came to rest in a drainage ditch. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:55 EDT
Nearest AirportMerritt Island (0.1nm N)
Runway29
Runway Length3601 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA22 150
Tail NumberN3429Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWaters Dwayne R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.99 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC