Piper PA 22
Pollock, LA — September 27, 2019
Event Information
| Date | September 27, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA576 |
| Event ID | 20190930X60531 |
| Location | Pollock, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.47944, -92.46111 |
| Airport | POLLOCK MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA 22 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that the airplane bounced during landing. He added that, during the second touchdown, the airplane was not aligned with the runway and the airplane ground looped. The airplane exited the runway to the left and impacted a drainage ditch.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.