PIPER PA-22-135
Eastsound, WA — March 12, 2021
Event Information
| Date | March 12, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA132 |
| Event ID | 20210316102761 |
| Location | Eastsound, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.70779, -122.90985 |
| Airport | Orcas Island Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-135 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind, which resulted in a landing gear collapse and collision with terrain.
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.