On November 22, 1984, a Piper PA-22-135 (registration N2381A) was involved in an aviation accident near Plainfield, IL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during taxiing due to strong wind conditions exceeding the aircraft's ground handling capabilities. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft flipped over after strong winds lifted the right wing while the pilot was taxiing and turning into a tie-down area. The pilot survived and recommended avoiding operations beyond ground handling limits.
What happened
The accident occurred while the aircraft was taxiing on the ground following a landing. The pilot had been taxiing southward when making a turn into a designated tie-down area. At the time of the incident, the flaps were in the down position, and the control wheel was held forward with left aileron input applied.
Strong wind conditions lifted the right wing of the aircraft. This aerodynamic force caused the aircraft to flip over onto its side or roof. The pilot survived the accident without serious injury.
Safety message
The pilot recommended that operators should not fly in winds that exceed the aircraft's specified ground handling limitations.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during taxiing due to strong wind conditions exceeding the aircraft's ground handling capabilities.
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