No fatalities
10 Jul 2020: Piper PA22 135 — Richard S. Simpson — Culpeper, VA
On 10 Jul 2020, a Piper PA22 135 operated by Richard S. Simpson was involved in an aviation accident near Culpeper, VA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on landing resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent ground loop. Contributing to the outcome were the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial actions. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on landing resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent ground loop. Contributing to the outcome were the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial actions.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedInstructor/check pilot