Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-12 near Stevensville, MT — 2012-07-04

Final reportWPR12CA293
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Date
2012-07-04
Location
Stevensville, MT, USA
Airport
32S
Aircraft
PIPER PA-12
Registration
N2870M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The separation of the left rudder control cable from the rudder bellcrank, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the tailwheel-equipped airplane suddenly veered to the right. Despite his control inputs, the airplane continued to veer to the right and ground looped, which resulted in structural damage to the left wingtip and aileron. Examination of the airplane by the pilot revealed that the nicopress fitting on the left rudder control cable had failed, which disconnected the cable from the rudder bellcrank. No additional preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation were reported.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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