Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA 16 near Phoenix, AZ — 2018-02-13

Final reportGAA18CA130
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Date
2018-02-13
Location
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Airport
DVT
Aircraft
PIPER PA 16
Registration
N5726H
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the touchdown, a wind gust struck the airplane from the right. Subsequently, the airplane veered to the right and the left landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system located on the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 180° at 9 knots. The pilot landed on runway 7L.

NTSB coding

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