Aviation Accident Summary LAX90LA052

PLACERVILLE, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N3266M

PIPER PA-12

Analysis

THE STUDENT PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING A TOUCH AND GO LANDING WHILE BENDING DOWN TO RAISE THE FLAPS.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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