2005-08-17: Piper PA-18A-135 — Cedaredge, CO

Casualties unknown • Cedaredge, CO, US

Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning. Contributing to the accident was the wind shift, resultant tailwind, and the inadvertent stall.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

According to the pilot, he was attempting to land on runway 35. While in the landing flare, the wind shifted from a headwind to a tailwind, resulting in a 15-20 knot tailwind and an increased groundspeed. The pilot stated that he attempted a go-around procedure. The airplane stalled and fell "about 15 feet onto a fence and rocks along the fence", causing substantial damage. According to the pilot, the wind was 160 at 12 knots with gusts of 18 knots and there was light turbulence at the time of the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-08-17 Piper PA-18A-135 accident near Cedaredge, CO?

According to the pilot, he was attempting to land on runway 35. While in the landing flare, the wind shifted from a headwind to a tailwind, resulting in a 15-20 knot tailwind and an increased groundspeed. The pilot stated that he attempted a go-around procedure. The airplane stalled and fell "about 15 feet onto a…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-08-17 involved a Piper PA-18A-135, registration N7172K, at Cedaredge, CO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning. Contributing to the accident was the wind shift, resultant tailwind, and the inadvertent stall.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050913X01442. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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