Pilot Debrief

Piper PA 12 near Edgewood, NM — 2018-07-29

Final reportGAA18CA530
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Date
2018-07-29
Location
Edgewood, NM, USA
Airport
1N1
Aircraft
Piper PA 12
Registration
N4159M
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 of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane ground looped to the left. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and right elevator. 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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