Pilot Debrief

PIPER J3C near Nampa, ID — 2018-03-30

Final reportGAA18CA188
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Date
2018-03-30
Location
Nampa, ID, USA
Airport
MAN
Aircraft
PIPER J3C
Registration
N24751
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, during the landing roll, the tailwheel-equipped airplane suddenly started a "sharp skid" to the left. He added that the airplane exited the left side of the runway, struck a large runway light box, and the left landing gear collapsed. Subsequently, the airplane came to rest nose down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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