14 May 2012: PIPER PA-22-150 — Alaska Ski and Floats

14 May 2012: PIPER PA-22-150 — Alaska Ski and Floats

No fatalities • Talkeetna, AK, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The commercial pilot, seated in the left seat, reported that he lost directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane while landing, resulting in a ground loop. The flight instructor, seated in the right seat, was providing an aircraft and local area familiarization flight. During the ground loop the airplane’s left wing struck the ground, and the main landing gear collapsed. The airplane received substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. Neither pilot reported any preaccident mechanical issues with the airplane.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • cause Directional control — Not attained/maintained
  • factor Instructor/check pilot

Conditions

Weather
VMC, vis 10sm

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