N4926M is a 1947 Piper PA-11. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Cont Motor C90 series rated at 95 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Sebring, FL. Its multiple airworthiness certificate was issued in May 1964. It has been registered to its current owner since Jun 2019. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 79 years old
- 1 of 445 Piper PA-11
2019
1964
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The pilot of a of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, the right wing "lifted abruptly and rapidly." He attempted to correct with right aileron, but the airplane continued to the left and then began to yaw left. The pilot added right rudder and power to correct to no avail. Subsequently, he reduced power, the airplane exited the runway, impacted a ditch and came to rest inverted.
The airplane sustained substantial damaged to the right wing and rudder.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot estimated that the wind was from 300 degrees at 24 knots with gusts to 28 knots.
The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 5 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 320° at 15 knots, gusting 21 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 31.
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