Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA 16 near San Carlos, CA — 2013-12-08

Final reportWPR14CA064
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Date
2013-12-08
Location
San Carlos, CA, USA
Airport
SQL
Aircraft
PIPER PA 16
Registration
N6913
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the landing, in a tailwheel equipped airplane, was uneventful. During the landing roll, he lost control of the airplane which ground looped to the right. The left wing and elevator impacted the ground and both sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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