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February 9, 1998 · Piper PA-22-160 · N1958P

Point Lookout, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 9, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Point Lookout, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-160
Tail Number
N1958P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI98LA093

The pilot landed the airplane on runway 11. Directional control was lost and the airplane ground looped. The pilot stated that he had experienced a tendency for the airplane to track to the left on rollout in the past and had mentioned to a mechanic. The wind recorded at the airport 10 minutes after the accident were 120 degrees at 9 knots. An examination of the airplane after the accident failed to reveal any mechanical anomalies which might have contributed to a left turning tendency.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout.

Full Narrative

On February 9, 1998, at 1130 central standard time, a Piper PA-22-160, N1958P, sustained substantial damage when it ground looped while landing on runway 11 (3,539' x 100' dry asphalt) at M. Graham Clark Airport, near Point Lookout, Missouri. The pilot said that the airplane started to turn left and he corrected to the right, but the airplane ground looped. The pilot and three passengers reported no injuries. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The flight departed Jacksonville, Texas, at 0905. The pilot indicated in his written statement that he had previously experienced the airplane turning to the left on rollout and had reported it to a mechanic. After the accident an examination of the airplane failed to reveal any anomalies which might contribute to a left turning tendency. Ten minutes after the accident a weather observation at the airport indicated a wind of 120 degrees at 9 knots. The airplane was landed on runway 11.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CST
Nearest AirportM Graham Clark (0nm)
Runway11
Runway Length3739 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-22-160
Tail NumberN1958P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 67 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 9 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:40
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data