Runway excursion Accident Morrisey 2150A N5122V, Saturday 21 May 2011

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Date:	Saturday 21 May 2011
Time:	12:30 LT
Type:	Morrisey 2150A
Owner/operator:
Registration:	N5122V
MSN:	SP-18
Total airframe hrs:	2218 hours
Engine model:	Lycoming O-320-B1A
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Cambridge, MD (MD18) - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Fairfield, PA (W73)
Destination airport:	Cambridge, MD (MD18)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot reported that he landed on a soft, turf runway. During the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right and struck a tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. A postaccident examination of the airplane did not disclose any evidence of a mechanical malfunction. The pilot stated that the recent rains had made the turf runway soft.

Probable Cause: The pilot's loss of directional control during landing on a soft, turf runway.

Accident investigation: