Pilot Debrief

Piper PA-18-150 near Fairbanks, AK — 2008-05-28

Final reportANC08CA070
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Date
2008-05-28
Location
Fairbanks, AK, USA
Airport
PAFA
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Registration
N57787
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was a gust of wind.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot lost directional control of the airplane during landing, and the airplane ground-looped. The student pilot reported that during landing, a gust of wind picked up the right wing, and the left wing struck the runway. A certificated aircraft mechanic who inspected the airplane, said the left wing's par was bent during the ground-loop. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.

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