On 21 May 2011, a MORRISEY 2150A was involved in an aviation accident near Cambridge, MD. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of directional control during landing on a soft, turf runway. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot reported a normal landing on a turf runway, but the airplane veered right and hit a tree, damaging the right wing and fuselage. The pilot attributed the incident to soft runway conditions from recent rain.
Incident Details
The pilot of a single-engine airplane reported making a normal landing on a turf runway. Immediately after touchdown, the airplane veered to the right and struck a tree, resulting in damage to the right wing and fuselage.
Pilot Statements
The pilot stated that it was "unlikely a mechanical problem" and noted that recent rains had made the turf runway soft. Additionally, the pilot confirmed that the brake was not left on during the landing.
Examination
An inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) examined the airplane and found no preimpact mechanical anomalies.
Contributing factors
Causes
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained