PIPER PA 28-180
Tucson, AZ — March 13, 2020
Event Information
| Date | March 13, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA138 |
| Event ID | 20200316X10827 |
| Location | Tucson, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.14222, -111.17445 |
| Airport | Ryan Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 28-180 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with a pole, and a subsequent ground loop.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that after touchdown, the airplane veered slightly to the right. She overcorrected with the left rudder control and lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane veered to the left and exited the runway. The right wing struck the windsock pole, crossed a ditch, and ground looped before coming to a stop upright.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, engine mount, and the left forward side of the fuselage.
The student pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures 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.