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July 2, 1998 · Piper PA-20-160 · N8933D

Kemmerer, WY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 2, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kemmerer, WY
Aircraft
Piper PA-20-160
Tail Number
N8933D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW98LA308

The pilot said he 'let the airplane get ahead' of him. He landed in light and variable winds and during the rollout, the airplane began 'fishtailing' and ground looped. In his accident report, the pilot said the airplane touched down on runway 34 and the tail veered to the left. He responded with left rudder input. The tail then swerved to the right and he responded with full right rudder and brake and directional control was lost. He indicated the wind was calm. The pilot reported he had 9 hours in airplane make and model.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in a conventional landing gear type of airplane.

Full Narrative

On July 2, 1998, approximately 1000 mountain daylight time, N8933D, a Piper PA-20-160 (converted from a PA-22-160), was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain during landing at Kemmerer, Wyoming. The private pilot, the sole occupant aboard, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight being operated under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated at a private airstrip at Farson, Wyoming, approximately 0930. In a telephone interview with the pilot, he said he "let the airplane get ahead" of him. He landed in light and variable winds and during the rollout, the airplane began "fishtailing" and ground looped. According to the pilot's accident report, the airplane touched down on runway 34 and the tail veered to the left. He responded with left rudder input. The tail then swerved to the right and he responded with full right rudder and brake and directional control was lost. The pilot indicated he had 9 hours in airplane make and model. The pilot did not immediately report the accident. According to the sheriff, he noticed the damaged airplane during a routine patrol. When an FAA inspector went to investigate, the airplane was gone. After the pilot was located by the FAA, the pilot contacted NTSB on July 13. He was asked to explain why the accident was not reported expeditiously to the nearest NTSB office. He did not answer the question.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 MDT
Nearest AirportKemmerer Municipal (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length8200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-20-160
Tail NumberN8933D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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