Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary LAX88LA010

SAN JOSE, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N4085E

PIPER PA-18-150

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL HE WAS DISTRACTED AND LOOKED DOWNWARD. HE SAID THAT WHEN HE LOOKED BACK UP THE GROUND LOOP HAD STARTED AND IT WAS TOO LATE TO CORRECT IT. HE DID NOT REPORT ANY MECHANICAL PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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