Pilot Debrief

BOEING A75N1(PT17) near Palm Springs, CA — 2010-10-12

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Date
2010-10-12
Location
Palm Springs, CA, USA
Airport
PSP
Aircraft
BOEING A75N1(PT17)
Registration
N66940
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that during landing, the airplane encountered a crosswind. The left wingtip touched the runway and the airplane ground looped. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed damage to the left aileron and a wing rib. Approximately 15 minutes after the accident, the wind was reported from 130 degrees at 4 knots.

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