MORRISEY 2150A
Cambridge, MD — May 21, 2011
Event Information
| Date | May 21, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA315 |
| Event ID | 20110527X12109 |
| Location | Cambridge, MD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.54333, -76.03028 |
| Airport | Horn Point Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MORRISEY |
| Model | 2150A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing on a soft, turf runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported conducting a normal landing on the turf runway. However, immediately after landing, the airplane veered to the right and impacted a tree, damaging the right wing and fuselage. He further stated that it was "unlikely a mechanical problem" and that recent rains had made the turf runway soft. He also stated that the brake was not left on. An inspector with the Federal Aviation Administration examined the airplane and no preimpact mechanical anomalies were found.
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.