Pilot Debrief

PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER near Midland, MI — 2020-05-23

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Date
2020-05-23
Location
Midland, MI, USA
Airport
IKW
Aircraft
PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER
Registration
N9863Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control during an aborted landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane "bounced twice" as he was attempting to land on the asphalt runway. He decided to execute a go-around and applied full engine power. However, the airplane "did not lift out of ground effect" and a wheel "caught the grass" causing a ground loop. The pilot noted that the accident might have been prevented by leveling off to allow the airspeed to increase before attempting to climb. He reported a variable wind at 10 knots with gusts to 15 knots. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing.

NTSB coding

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