Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-135 near Walker, MN — 2022-07-01

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Date
2022-07-01
Location
Walker, MN, USA
Airport
Y49
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-135
Registration
N1136
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during a go-around.

Contributing factors

Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during a go-around.

NTSB narrative

The flight instructor reported that during landing, the upwind wing raised, and power was applied for a go-around. The nose was lowered, and aileron was applied into the wind, but there was insufficient airspeed to sustain flight. The airplane settled and contacted a drainage ditch, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings. The instructor reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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