PIPER PA-22
Napa, CA — August 12, 2012
Event Information
| Date | August 12, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA354 |
| Event ID | 20120813X65017 |
| Location | Napa, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.21305, -122.28056 |
| Airport | Napa County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22 |
| 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 inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane in a slight crab, it bounced on touchdown. She was unable to maintain directional control and the airplane veered off of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preimpact 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.