Probable cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during final approach.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that while on final approach at approximately 25 feet above ground level, for a third touch-and-go landing on runway 17, the airplane suddenly yawed 90 degrees to the right. He applied full power and the engine responded, but the airplane contacted the ground, bounced, then was, "...pushed to the ground." The airplane collided with bushes then came to rest. He further stated there was no mechanical failure or malfunction.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for MIA08CA055 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Feb 8, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Warm Springs, Georgia
- Nearest airport
- Roosevelt Memorial Airport (5A9)
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Genesis
- N-number
- N3449
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
Other records under this N-number
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.