Probable cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent ground loop.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that the airplane bounced during landing. He added that, during the second touchdown, the airplane was not aligned with the runway, and the airplane ground looped. The airplane exited the runway to the left and impacted a drainage ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA19CA576 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 27, 2019
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Pollock, Louisiana
- Nearest airport
- Pollock Muni (L66)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA 22
- N-number
- N3365B
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1954
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.