Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-22-160 near Yakima, WA — 2011-05-25

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Date
2011-05-25
Location
Yakima, WA, USA
Airport
KYKM
Aircraft
PIPER PA-22-160
Registration
N8712D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control upon landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he was returning to land when, upon touchdown, a gust of wind lifted his left wing. Despite his control inputs the airplane ground-looped. At the time of the accident, the wind at the accident airport was reported to be from 240 degrees at 7 knots. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe and engine that would have precluded normal flight.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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