Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA 16 near Palatka, FL — 2017-06-18

Final reportGAA17CA348
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Date
2017-06-18
Location
Palatka, FL, USA
Airport
28J
Aircraft
PIPER PA 16
Registration
N5896H
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, after flying a stable approach, the airplane ground looped to the right during the landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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