PIPER PA28-150
Yellow Pine, ID — July 30, 2012
Event Information
| Date | July 30, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA336 |
| Event ID | 20120730X04456 |
| Location | Yellow Pine, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.91167, -115.48473 |
| Airport | Johnson Creek |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28-150 |
| 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 failure to attain and maintain an appropriate glide path, failure to perform a go-around, and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that his straight in approach to the wet, grassy airstrip was high and fast, and that the increased speed was due to a strong tailwind. The pilot further reported that he touched down passed midfield, and when he applied the hand brake hard the airplane veered 45 degrees to the left before impacting trees, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings. The pilot stated that he could have gone around upon recognizing that the approach angle was high and a tailwind condition existed. The pilot further stated that he could have flown over the field, observed the windsock and landed into the wind.
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.