Pilot Debrief

WSK-PZL WARZAWA-OKECIE PZL 104 WILGA 80 near Talkeetna, AK — 2017-05-14

Final reportANC17CA023
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Date
2017-05-14
Location
Talkeetna, AK, USA
Airport
TKA
Aircraft
WSK-PZL WARZAWA-OKECIE PZL 104 WILGA 80
Registration
N9726N
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of training and experience in the accident make and model airplane.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane stated that, during the landing roll, the airplane veered slightly left of the runway centerline. To correct for the veer, the pilot applied right rudder, and the airplane subsequently veered right. The pilot was unable to regain directional control, and the airplane continued off the right side of the runway onto soft gravel, which resulted in a rapid right ground loop. The left landing gear leg fractured, and the left wing and elevator impacted the runway surface, which substantially damaged the left aileron and fuselage. The pilot stated that he had no experience flying this model of airplane on wheels. According to the airplane owner, the airplane’s rudder and brake system was unique and could be difficult to operate. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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