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July 17, 1995 · Piper PA-12 · N2941M
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 17, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-12
Tail Number
N2941M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC95LA106
THE PILOT STATED HE WAS LANDING THE AIRPLANE IN A LIGHT CROSSWIND. THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO GROUND LOOP, AND HE ATTEMPTED TO ABORT THE LANDING BY EXECUTING A GO-AROUND. THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED TO GROUND LOOP, THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED, AND THE RIGHT WING STRUCK THE GROUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP/SWERVE.
Full Narrative
On July 16, 1995, at 2200 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Piper PA-12 airplane, N2941M, registered to and operated by the pilot, ground looped after an aborted landing at Merrill Field, Anchorage, Alaska. The personal flight, operating under 14 CFR Part 91, departed Merrill Field for a local flight. No flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The private certificated pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. According to the pilot, he was landing the airplane in a light crosswind and the touchdown was firm. The airplane started to ground loop and he attempted to abort the landing by initiating a go around. The airplane continued to ground loop and the right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing struck the ground.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportMerrill Field (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-12
Tail NumberN2941M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 3 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 14000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:17
Weather SourceWFAC