Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-28-181 near Mesa, AZ — 2009-08-19

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Date
2009-08-19
Location
Mesa, AZ, USA
Airport
FFZ
Aircraft
PIPER PA-28-181
Registration
N4177L
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot reported that during a crosswind landing just prior to the airplane’s nose wheel touching down, the airplane’s right wing rose and the airplane began to veer to the left. The airplane exited the runway to the left, impacted a runway sign, and ground looped. Examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the left main landing gear strut and the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot said there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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