Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
NTSB analysis
The pilot stated that he was practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. During the second landing the pilot failed to maintain directional control. The airplane subsequently departed the side of the runway, and ground looped, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and left lift strut.
The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operations.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR15CA114 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Feb 22, 2015
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Camarillo, California
- Nearest airport
- Camarillo (CMA)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA 18-150
- N-number
- N4155U
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1991
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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