Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC90LA141

GUSTAVUS, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N783LK

PIPER PA-22-150

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRPLANE 'GOT AWAY FROM HIM' DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE AIRPLANE SUBSEQUENTLY GROUND LOOPED, THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED, AND THE LEFT WING HIT THE GROUND.

Probable Cause and Findings

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

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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