Accident · 2013-03-13
What the record says
- Event date
- 2013-03-13
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-25-235 (N7329Z)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- TAMPA BAY SOARING SOCIETY Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- TAMPA BAY SOARING SOCIETY INC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during a tailwind approach, his improper decision to continue a fast approach with a tailwind rather than go around, and his improper use of the wheel brakes during the landing roll.
Source: NTSB case ERA13CA164Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor / Commercial / Flight engineer | Airplane | 70 | Class 3 (2012-06-15) | 9,000 total · 500 in this make/model · 6,000 as PIC · 13 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.