Pilot Debrief

Piper J4 near Forest, VA — 2018-11-30

Final reportGAA19CA089
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Date
2018-11-30
Location
Forest, VA, USA
Airport
W90
Aircraft
Piper J4
Registration
N27838
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during final approach to land, he realized the airplane was too high, so he performed a forward slip. During touchdown, the airplane bounced twice and veered right. The airplane ground looped to the right, exited the runway, and the right main landing gear struck a guard rail. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift strut. The student reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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