Aviation Accident Summary DEN90LA095

EDGEMONT, SD, USA

Aircraft #1

N8528D

PIPER PA-22

Analysis

N8528D WAS STOLEN FROM THE CUSTER AIRPORT. THE WRECKAGE WAS FOUND BY AN ANONYMOUS PERSON AT THE EDGEMONT AIRPORT. THE AIRPLANE HAD SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE LEFT WING AND LEFT LANDING GEAR. THE IDENTITY/QUALIFICATIONS OF THE PILOT ARE UNKNOWN. TIRE AND PROPELLER MARKS FOUND ON THE RUNWAY INDICATE THE AIRPLANE MADE A WHEEL LANDING AND GROUNDLOOPED.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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