Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18 near Tucson, AZ — 2022-05-10

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Date
2022-05-10
Location
Tucson, AZ, USA
Airport
RYN
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18
Registration
N1272A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the landing, the airplane touched down on all three wheels. He tried to maintain runway centerline by applying rudder control, however the airplane started to veer to the left and he applied power to go around. The airplane subsequently collided with a runway marking sign substantially damaging the right-wing strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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