Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA18 near Peyton, CO — 2012-08-01

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Date
2012-08-01
Location
Peyton, CO, USA
Airport
FLY
Aircraft
PIPER PA18
Registration
N7808Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Taxi

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during taxi in gusting wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

After landing, the airplane’s left wing contacted the ground during the taxi in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in damage to the left wing spar. The pilot completed the taxi to the tie-down area without further incident. The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented if he had been more vigilant in watching and immediately correcting for any wind gusts that might upset the airplane.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Human factors
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have been more vigilant in watching for wind gusts during taxi.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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