Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA06CA170

Auburn, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N8042D

Piper PA-22-20-150

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

During the initial tailwheel and refresher flight training, the left seat owner/pilot lost control of the airplane on the landing roll. The subsequent delayed remedial action by the right seat instructor pilot resulted in the airplane ground looping, causing substantial damage to the airplane.

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing roll in response to the student's loss of directional control, which resulted in a ground loop. A factor associated with the accident was the student's failure to maintain directional control.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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