No fatalities

14 Nov 2008: PIPER PA-22-108 — Bowling Green, MO

Bowling Green, MO, United States

On 14 Nov 2008, a PIPER PA-22-108 was involved in an aviation accident near Bowling Green, MO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing sequence. A contributing factor was the sudden gusty crosswind. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 11 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 1778583330Data APIEditorial standards

A tailwheel-endorsed pilot experienced a sudden crosswind during a touch and go on turf, causing a bounce, go-around, and subsequent nose-over after the airplane exited the runway and settled in a plowed field.

Accident Sequence

According to an official investigation report, a pilot with a newly acquired tailwheel endorsement was performing a touch and go landing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane on a turf runway. During the landing, the airplane encountered a sudden crosswind. As the airplane bounced back into the air, its nose turned left.

The pilot initiated a go-around and applied right rudder. The airplane then exited the runway and headed toward an airfield wind indicator. To avoid the obstruction, the pilot reduced engine power and maneuvered the airplane away. The airplane subsequently settled into a plowed field, nosed over, and came to rest in an inverted position.

Pilot Egress and Damage

The pilot was able to egress the airplane without assistance. Damage was sustained to the airplane's firewall, both wings, and both wing struts. The report does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or whether any injuries occurred. No determination of probable cause was provided in the source material.

Contributing factors

Causes

PilotPerformance/control parameters — Not attained/maintained

Other contributing factors

Effect on operation