Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA 18-150 near Mayaguez, PR — 2014-03-01

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Date
2014-03-01
Location
Mayaguez, PR, USA
Airport
TJMZ
Aircraft
PIPER PA 18-150
Registration
N929SC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

According to a written statement provided by the pilot to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, he performed a three-point landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane. The airplane "bounced two times," and then it veered to the right. According to a written statement from the passenger, the "approach was normal, [but the] problems started after touchdown." The airplane turned to the right, the pilot initiated a go around; however, the left wing rose up, and the airplane "lost control" to the right. The airplane came to rest in the grass on the right side of the runway, and incurred substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents6

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