Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Wilsall, MT — 2021-04-18

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Date
2021-04-18
Location
Wilsall, MT, USA
Airport
9U1
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N83359
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while conducting a wheel landing on a grass runway with a direct crosswind, as the tailwheel settled onto the ground, the airplane veered right. He attempted to correct by applying left brake. Subsequently, the airplane ground looped to the right, substantially damaging the left wing and elevator when they impacted the ground. The pilot reported that there were no pre accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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