Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA 22-150 near Mammoth Lakes, CA — 2017-07-01

Final reportGAA17CA377
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Date
2017-07-01
Location
Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA
Airport
MMH
Aircraft
PIPER PA 22-150
Registration
N1737P
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

NTSB narrative

During the landing roll, the tailwheel-equipped airplane veered off the runway to the left, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.

NTSB coding

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