Aircraft ground loop results in landing gear damage

Casualties unknown • Challis, ID, US

An aircraft veered off the runway and experienced a ground loop during landing, resulting in damage to the left wing and landing gear cluster.

What happened

While attempting to land to the south with winds originating from the west, the pilot experienced a loss of control upon touchdown. The aircraft drifted to the right and exited the runway, resulting in a ground loop to the right. This excursion caused damage to the left wing and the left landing gear cluster located on the fuselage.

The pilot noted that the aircraft appeared to be operating normally until the moment of touchdown at the destination. However, the pilot expressed concern that the landing gear may have sustained damage during a previous departure from an airstrip characterized by rough terrain and broken bunch grass.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-08-13 Piper PA-22-150 accident near Challis, ID?

An aircraft veered off the runway and experienced a ground loop during landing, resulting in damage to the left wing and landing gear cluster.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-08-13 involved a Piper PA-22-150, registration N7507D, at Challis, ID.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

corrosion in the left main landing gear cluster, which resulted in a failure of the left main landing gear. Inadequate inspection by undetermined maintenance personnel was a related factor.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X06633. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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