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August 24, 2006 · Piper PA-22-20-150 · N8042D
Auburn, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 24, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Auburn, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-20-150
Tail Number
N8042D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA06CA170
During the initial tailwheel and refresher flight training, the left seat owner/pilot lost control of the airplane on the landing roll. The subsequent delayed remedial action by the right seat instructor pilot resulted in the airplane ground looping, causing substantial damage to the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing roll in response to the student's loss of directional control, which resulted in a ground loop. A factor associated with the accident was the student's failure to maintain directional control.
Full Narrative
During the initial tailwheel and refresher flight training, the left seat owner/pilot lost control of the airplane on the landing roll. The subsequent delayed remedial action by the right seat instructor pilot resulted in the airplane ground looping, causing substantial damage to the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 PDT
Nearest AirportAuburn Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway16
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-20-150
Tail NumberN8042D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 69 · Second Class
Crew 2Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0