Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR21LA167

Petaluma, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N712YP

AMERICAN LEGEND AIRCRAFT CO AL3

Analysis

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing, she experienced a wind gust and the airplane veered to the left and ground looped. The wings and lift struts were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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