Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-22 near Napa, CA — 2012-08-12

Final reportWPR12CA354
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Date
2012-08-12
Location
Napa, CA, USA
Airport
APC
Aircraft
PIPER PA-22
Registration
N3580A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane in a slight crab, it bounced upon touchdown. She was unable to maintain directional control and the airplane veered off of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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