Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18 near Foraker, OK — 2008-11-16

Final reportCEN09CA062
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Date
2008-11-16
Location
Foraker, OK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18
Registration
N7096D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.

NTSB narrative

While en route the pilot noticed that the engine began "running a little rough." Unable to resolve the rough-running engine, the pilot elected to execute a precautionary landing to a field. During the landing, the pilot attempted to correct for the crosswind gusts, which he estimated were at 10-15 miles per hour. Subsequently, the airplane's landing gear touched down and the airplane nosed over. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the wing struts were bent and the fuselage was buckled.

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