2002-11-28: Piper PA-22-150 — Nancy Barnes — Cuba, MO

Casualties unknown • Cuba, MO, US

Probable cause

The pilots inadequate flare and recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors to this accident were the crosswind and the ditch.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The airplane bounced during landing, veered off the right side of runway 36, crossed over a ditch, and entered a second ditch where it nosed over. The passenger indicated the pilot was "not on the rudders" and the cross-wind was 10 knots. The winds at the time of the accident were reported as 290 degrees at 12 knots.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2002-11-28 Piper PA-22-150 accident near Cuba, MO?

The airplane bounced during landing, veered off the right side of runway 36, crossed over a ditch, and entered a second ditch where it nosed over. The passenger indicated the pilot was "not on the rudders" and the cross-wind was 10 knots. The winds at the time of the accident were reported as 290 degrees at 12 knots.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2002-11-28 involved a Piper PA-22-150, registration N4901S, operated by Nancy Barnes, at Cuba, MO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilots inadequate flare and recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors to this accident were the crosswind and the ditch.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20021203X05549. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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