Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-22-135 near Hoensdale, PA — 2010-04-24

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Date
2010-04-24
Location
Hoensdale, PA, USA
Airport
N30
Aircraft
PIPER PA-22-135
Registration
N170JH
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper final approach, resulting in a bounced landing and ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel airplane stated, "my touchdown was a bounce, followed by a smaller bounce. The airplane started veering left and off the runway. I applied right rudder and added power to try to straighten out when the tail came out left. I cut the power as the ground loop occurred. The airplane came to rest 180 degrees, facing south." Damage to the airplane consisted of substantial damage to the left wing spar and left elevator. The pilot added that the accident could have been prevented by making the decision to acquire more time with landings in this type of airplane prior to solo, and prior to operating on a hard surface. The pilot reported 5 hours of total experience in the make and model accident airplane.

NTSB coding

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