Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting wind.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane encountered a wind gust and veered to the right. He attempted to correct back to runway centerline; however, the left wing dipped down, the main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left 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 WPR22LA295 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 22, 2022
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Lexington, Oregon
- Nearest airport
- Eastern Oregon Rgnl At Pendlet (PDT)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA-12
- N-number
- N7632H
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1946
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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