Pilot Debrief

Piper PA-22-135 near Scribner, NE — 2008-03-02

Final reportCHI08CA089
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Date
2008-03-02
Location
Scribner, NE, USA
Airport
SCB
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-135
Registration
N3212B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.

NTSB narrative

The airplane received substantial damage when it ground looped during landing on runway 17 (4,200 feet by 75 feet). The left wing was damaged when it contacted the runway. Winds were reported as 210 degrres at 9 knots.

NTSB coding

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