Pilot Debrief

Piper PA18 near St. Mary's, AK — 2018-09-21

Final reportGAA18CA567
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Date
2018-09-21
Location
St. Mary's, AK, USA
Aircraft
Piper PA18
Registration
N8192D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing area, which resulted in a ground loop.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing at an off-airport dirt and grass landing area, the ground was very slippery. During the landing roll, the airplane struck a few holes and bumps, and the airplane rocked side to side. The airplane's left wing struck the ground and "pushed up," which caused the right wing to strike and catch the ground. The airplane ground looped to the right and came to rest in a nose-down attitude. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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