Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-22-150 near Fairbanks, AK — 2010-04-29

Final reportANC10CA033
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Date
2010-04-29
Location
Fairbanks, AK, USA
Airport
FAI
Aircraft
PIPER PA-22-150
Registration
N7227D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The solo private pilot was taking off on a personal local flight. The pilot said that during the takeoff roll it felt like a gust was pushing him toward the left side of the runway. He corrected with right rudder, but was unable to correct for the right turn. The airplane then ground-looped to the right, striking the left wing on the ground. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. The left wing was structurally damaged during the ground-loop.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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