Aviation Accident Summary CHI08CA089

Scribner, NE, USA

Aircraft #1

N3212B

Piper PA-22-135

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The airplane received substantial damage when it ground looped during landing on runway 17 (4,200 feet by 75 feet). The left wing was damaged when it contacted the runway. Winds were reported as 210 degrres at 9 knots.

Probable Cause and Findings

The inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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