Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA22 near Hillsboro, OR — 2018-03-10

Final reportGAA18CA181
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Date
2018-03-10
Location
Hillsboro, OR, USA
Airport
HIO
Aircraft
PIPER PA22
Registration
N50KF
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in tailwind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing, the airplane ground looped, and the right main landing gear collapsed. He added that he believes he became complacent during the flight. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 27 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 070° at 8 knots. The airplane landed on runway 31L.

NTSB coding

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