PIPER PA-22-160
Yakima, WA — May 25, 2011
Event Information
| Date | May 25, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR11CA235 |
| Event ID | 20110525X54256 |
| Location | Yakima, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.56750, -120.53972 |
| Airport | Yakima/McCallister Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-160 |
| 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 pilot’s failure to maintain directional control upon landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated he was returning to land from a student cross country flight. Upon touchdown, he reported that a gust of wind lifted his left wing; despite the pilot's control inputs, the airplane ground looped. At the time of the accident, the accident airport reported winds from 240 degrees at 7 knots. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe and engine that would have precluded normal flight.
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.