Piper PA 16
Afton, WY — March 31, 2019
Event Information
| Date | March 31, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA184 |
| Event ID | 20190331X54036 |
| Location | Afton, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.70889, -110.94222 |
| Airport | Afton Muni |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA 16 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control and the airplane’s subsequent impact with a snowbank and nose-over during an attempted go-around.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, upon landing, the airplane bounced twice and started to veer left. He immediately applied power to go-around, but the main gear struck a snow bank, and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left and right wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About the time of the accident, the automated weather reporting station reported that the wind was calm. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 34.
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.