Casualties unknown

Tailwheel-Airplane Ground Loops During Landing Rollout (N2396J)

Waukesha, WI, US

On August 7, 2006, a Piper PA-18 (registration N2396J) was involved in an aviation accident near Waukesha, WI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a groundloop. Factors included the closed runway and the crosswind condition. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A tailwheel airplane experienced a ground loop to the right during landing rollout, resulting in the left wing striking the runway. The pilot reported a left crosswind landing on runway 28.

Accident Details

A tailwheel-equipped airplane ground looped during the landing rollout. The pilot reported that he had performed two stop-and-go landings at another airport before landing at the accident airport. He noted that runway 18/36 was closed and runway 28 was the active runway.

Pilot Report

The pilot observed that the windsock was "straight out," indicating winds from the south, which created a left crosswind landing condition. During the landing rollout, the pilot stated that "the aircraft ground looped to the right, hitting the left wing on the runway."

Weather

Approximately 15 minutes prior to the accident, the reported winds were from 340 degrees at 5 knots.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060823X01225. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.