Pilot Debrief

PIPER J3C-65 near Spearfish, SD — 2009-09-29

Final reportCEN09CA608
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Date
2009-09-29
Location
Spearfish, SD, USA
Airport
KSPF
Aircraft
PIPER J3C-65
Registration
N3260N
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was practicing landings in a tailwheel-equipped airplane when the accident occurred. He reported that after his third landing he advanced engine power for another takeoff, but lost directional control and the airplane ground looped. The aft fuselage and right elevator were substantially damaged during the ground loop. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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