1997-01-15: Piper PA-18-150 — Chandler Air Service — Chandler, AZ

Casualties unknown • Chandler, AZ, US

Probable cause

failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. The student's diverted attention was a related factor.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The flight instructor (CFI) reported that on roll-out from a touch-and-go landing, the student looked down for the flap handle as he raised the flaps. During this process, the aircraft started to go to the right. The CFI stated, 'I tried to correct to the left using rudder and aileron, then also using power, but the plane ground looped to the right and the left wing dipped, striking the ground.' Additionally, the CFI indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the aircraft before the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1997-01-15 Piper PA-18-150 accident near Chandler, AZ?

The flight instructor (CFI) reported that on roll-out from a touch-and-go landing, the student looked down for the flap handle as he raised the flaps. During this process, the aircraft started to go to the right. The CFI stated, 'I tried to correct to the left using rudder and aileron, then also using power, but the…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1997-01-15 involved a Piper PA-18-150, registration N4101E, operated by Chandler Air Service, at Chandler, AZ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. The student's diverted attention was a related factor.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X07318. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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