Piper PA 22

Pollock, LA — September 27, 2019

Event Information

DateSeptember 27, 2019
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberGAA19CA576
Event ID20190930X60531
LocationPollock, LA
CountryUSA
Coordinates31.47944, -92.46111
AirportPOLLOCK MUNI
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakePiper
ModelPA 22
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

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.

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