Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA08CA039

Yelm, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N3250B

Piper PA-18A-135

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

While landing on a gravel river bar in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the pilot failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in the aircraft impacting a log located adjacent to the intended landing area which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. A post-accident inspection of the aircraft revealed no mechanical anomalies.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing roll. Contributing factors were the rough/uneven terrain and log.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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