Accident Details
The pilot of a Piper PA-22-160 overflew the airport to observe the windsock, which he described as "flat." He entered the traffic pattern for runway 17 on the downwind leg, trimmed the airplane for 80 mph, and added one notch of flaps. Runway 17 was a turf runway measuring 2,500 feet long and 200 feet wide. The pilot maintained 70 mph on final approach. Upon touchdown, he immediately applied the brakes, causing the airplane to skid. As it neared a fence at the end of the runway, the pilot steered the airplane off the right side. During the turn, the nose gear collapsed, the airplane ground looped, and then flipped over.
Pilot Information
The pilot reported 264 total hours of flight experience, with 123 hours in the accident airplane make and model. He stated that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.
Witness Statements
Both passengers reported that the pilot landed "too fast" and with a tailwind. The reported winds at the nearest airport, located 19 miles to the south, were from 260 degrees at 11 knots.