PIPER PA22/135
Mesa, AZ — May 2, 2022
Event Information
| Date | May 2, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA170 |
| Event ID | 20220502105025 |
| Location | Mesa, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.30782, -111.65545 |
| Airport | Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA22/135 |
| 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 during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
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.