Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA 15 near Fulton, NY — 2018-05-05

Final reportGAA18CA268
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Date
2018-05-05
Location
Fulton, NY, USA
Airport
FZY
Aircraft
PIPER PA 15
Registration
N4534H
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while landing in crosswind conditions, the airplane ground looped to the right. 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 at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 260° at 10 knots. The pilot landed on runway 24.

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