Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-12S near Kalispell, MT — 2023-07-21

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Date
2023-07-21
Location
Kalispell, MT, USA
Airport
GPI
Aircraft
PIPER PA-12S
Registration
N48MR
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a crosswind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll with a right crosswind, he felt the right-wing lift, causing the airplane to veer to the left. He attempted to correct with right rudder; however, the airplane ground looped and came to rest in a nosed down position. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right aileron. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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