On July 9, 1983, a Piper PA-22 (registration N3504Z) was involved in an aviation accident near Berrien Springs, MI. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported that after touchdown, the aircraft swerved into the wind upon entering an area not sheltered by trees, resulting in the aircraft running into a corn field and being damaged.
Incident
A pilot reported that during landing, the wind was variable from west to north at 12 to 15 knots. After touchdown, the pilot held the tail up in the slipstream. Directional control was good until the aircraft entered an area that was not protected by trees on the west side. At that point, the aircraft swerved into the wind. Subsequently, it ran into a corn field beside the runway and was damaged.
Details
The pilot stated that after touchdown, the tail was held up in the slipstream. The wind conditions were variable from west to north at 12 to 15 knots. Directional control remained good until the aircraft reached an area lacking tree shelter on the west side. Then the aircraft swerved into the wind and departed the runway into a corn field, resulting in damage.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 9 Jul 1983 Piper PA-22 accident near Berrien Springs, MI?
A pilot reported that after touchdown, the aircraft swerved into the wind upon entering an area not sheltered by trees, resulting in the aircraft running into a corn field and being damaged.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 9 Jul 1983 involved a Piper PA-22, registration N3504Z, at Berrien Springs, MI.
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