Pilot Debrief

Piper PA 12 near Burlington, WA — 2018-11-29

Final reportGAA19CA080
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Date
2018-11-29
Location
Burlington, WA, USA
Airport
BVS
Aircraft
Piper PA 12
Registration
N3619M
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 reported that, after touching down in crosswind conditions, the tailwheel-equipped airplane drifted left. He then applied opposite rudder and brake, but the airplane continued left, exited the runway, and struck a runway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation system reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 320° at 8 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 29.

NTSB coding

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