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December 31, 2007 · Piper PA-12 · N2800D
Santa Ana, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 31, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-12
Tail Number
N2800D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA056
The pilot was receiving dual instruction from the flight instructor for the purpose of receiving a tail wheel endorsement. He had accumulated a total of 7 hours tail wheel instruction in the accident airplane. The flight instructor reported that during the landing roll, the airplane yawed to the right and entered a ground loop which collapsed the left main landing gear.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the student to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
Full Narrative
The airline transport pilot was receiving dual instruction from the flight instructor for the purpose of receiving a tail wheel endorsement. He had accumulated a total of 7 hours tail wheel instruction in the accident airplane. The flight instructor reported that during the landing roll, the airplane yawed to the right and entered a ground loop which collapsed the left main landing gear.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 PST
Nearest AirportJohn Wayne - Orange County (0nm)
Runway19L
Runway Length2887 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-12
Tail NumberN2800D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 52 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 3 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 7 C
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC