Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA91LA180

CHEHALIS, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N7458K

PIPER PA-20

Analysis

THE PILOT OF THE PIPER PA-20 LANDED WITH AN EIGHT TO TEN KNOT CROSSWIND, AND LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE ROLLOUT, RESULTING IN A DECELERATING GROUND LOOP.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT. FACTORS INCLUDE GUSTY WINDS AND CROSSWINDS.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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