Aviation Accident Summary ANC90LA154

KODIAK, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N8827D

PIPER PA-22-150

Analysis

AFTER TOUCHDOWN ON THE WATER, THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. THE AIRPLANE SUDDENLY WHIPPED TO THE LEFT AND ROLLED OVER AND SANK. THE AIRPLANE WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. TE PILOT AND PASSENGER WERE NOT INJURED.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRPLANE CONTROL ON LANDING.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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