Piper PA22
Culpeper, VA, July 10, 2020
Event Information
| Date | July 10, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Culpeper, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.52555, -77.85973 |
| Airport | Culpeper Rgnl |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA248 |
| Event ID | 20200713X81524 |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA22 |
| Registration # | N8103C |
| Operator | Richard S. Simpson |
| Owner | Richard S. Simpson |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on landing resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent ground loop. Contributing to the outcome were the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial actions.
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.