Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC90LA114

DILLINGHAM, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N91248

PIPER PA-18-150

Analysis

DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND GROUND LOOPED. THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED, CAUSING THE LEFT WING TO HIT THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE WAS EQUIPPED WITH 30 INCH OVERSIZED TUNDRA TIRES.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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