Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-22-150 near Homer, AK — 2021-09-18

Final reportANC21LA092
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Date
2021-09-18
Location
Homer, AK, USA
Airport
HOM
Aircraft
PIPER PA-22-150
Registration
N2808P
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 while landing in crosswind conditions, as the tailwheel contacted the ground, the airplane veered left. He attempted to correct with right rudder to no avail. Subsequently, the airplane “tipped” to the right, and the right wing and right elevator impacted the runway and sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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