Pilot Debrief

Piper PA18 near Boulder, CO — 2019-09-23

Final reportGAA19CA572
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Date
2019-09-23
Location
Boulder, CO, USA
Airport
BDU
Aircraft
Piper PA18
Registration
N4785F
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he conducted a normal three-point landing. During the landing roll, the airplane ground looped to the left, and the left wing struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar and the rudder. 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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