PIPER PA-22-150
Moose Creek Ranger Station, ID — April 9, 2013
Event Information
| Date | April 9, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA192 |
| Event ID | 20130415X04257 |
| Location | Moose Creek Ranger Station, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.12083, -114.92722 |
| Airport | Moose Creek |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-150 |
| 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 use of excessive braking after landing with a tailwind and after an extended touchdown to avoid deer on the runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he overflew the turf airstrip and observed the windsock, which indicated "little to no wind." While on short final, and beyond the point to accomplish a safe go-around, he realized that he was landing with a tailwind. He also had to add power to avoid several deer that emerged from the trees and were on the runway. He continued the landing and after touchdown, he applied heavy braking in an attempt to prevent the airplane from overrunning the runway. The airplane subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted. The vertical stabilizer, the rudder, and the top of both wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.