Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI93LA002

WEST BRANCH, MI, USA

Aircraft #1

N9807D

PIPER PA-22-160

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED AFTER IT TOUCHED DOWN THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO VEER TO THE LEFT. HE CORRECTED TO THE RIGHT, AND THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO SWERVE RIGHT. HE STATED: 'I COULD NOT STOP THE TURN AND IT DEVELOPED INTO A GROUND LOOP.'

Probable Cause and Findings

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

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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