AMERICAN LEGEND AIRCRAFT CO AL3
Monticello, GA — March 24, 2016
Event Information
| Date | March 24, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA169 |
| Event ID | 20160330X22141 |
| Location | Monticello, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.33361, -83.72806 |
| Airport | MONTICELLO SKY RANCH |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | AMERICAN LEGEND AIRCRAFT CO |
| Model | AL3 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tail wind, and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with a tree.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind, he lost directional control, departed the runway, and impacted a tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.