Fairbanks, AK, USA
N57787
Piper PA-18-150
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The solo student pilot lost directional control of the airplane during landing, and the airplane ground-looped. The student pilot reported that during landing, a gust of wind picked up the right wing, and the left wing struck the runway. A certificated aircraft mechanic who inspected the airplane, said the left wing's par was bent during the ground-loop. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was a gust of wind.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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