2003-05-03: Piper PA-22-150 — Anthony G. Hinkle — Madison, MS

Casualties unknown • Madison, MS, US

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing rollout/which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and incurring damage.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot stated that he was performing touch-and-go landings, and had performed several with no problem. During his last touch-and-go landing, he said the left wheel came up off the runway, and as it again contacted the runway the airplane veered hard to the left. He said he tried to maintain control of the airplane, but while doing so, the right wheel rim dug into the asphalt further aggravating the ground loop. The airplane's right wing then impacted the runway surface, and its right main landing gear collapsed.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2003-05-03 Piper PA-22-150 accident near Madison, MS?

The pilot stated that he was performing touch-and-go landings, and had performed several with no problem. During his last touch-and-go landing, he said the left wheel came up off the runway, and as it again contacted the runway the airplane veered hard to the left. He said he tried to maintain control of the…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2003-05-03 involved a Piper PA-22-150, registration N175W, operated by Anthony G. Hinkle, at Madison, MS.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing rollout/which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and incurring damage.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20030513X00648. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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