Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA 18A 150 near Walla Walla, WA — 2014-08-25

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Date
2014-08-25
Location
Walla Walla, WA, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA 18A 150
Registration
N7860D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's misjudged approach which resulted in overshooting the landing point and insufficient remaining landing surface.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he overflew an open field that he intended to conduct an off airport landing on. He stated that the field was of sufficient length and had a suitable landing surface. During the landing, the tailwheel equipped airplane touched down longer than the pilot had intended and he intentionally ground looped the airplane to avoid traveling down a ravine. During the accident sequence, the left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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