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June 17, 2008 · Piper PA-22-150 · N697DM
Wadena, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Wadena, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N697DM
Operator
Robert Wild
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA167
The pilot reported that the landing approach and touchdown were normal until the airplane "veered hard to the left on roll-out." He stated that he applied full right rudder, but the airplane did not respond. He then applied "nominal" right brake pressure at which time the airplane ground looped to the right. The pilot reported that he had just re-qualified to fly a tail dragger. He reported having 3 hours of total time in the same make and model as the accident airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the tail wheel airplane during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in tail wheel airplanes.
Full Narrative
On June 17, 2008, at 1030 central daylight time, a Piper PA-22-150, N697DM, ground looped while landing on runway 34 (4,005 feet by 75 feet, asphalt) at the Wadena Municipal Airport (ADC), Wadena, Minnesota. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane received substantial damage to the left wing spar. The Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions and no flight plan was filed. The airplane departed from Amery, Wisconsin, at 0830. The pilot reported the landing approach and touch down were normal until the airplane "... veered hard to the left on roll-out." He stated he applied full right rudder, but the airplane did not respond. He then applied "nominal" right brake pressure at which time the airplane ground looped to the right. The pilot reported he just got re-qualified to fly a tail dragger. The pilot reported having 3 hours of total time in the make and model of airplane involved in the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN697DM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert Wild
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 54 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time10:33
Weather SourceWFAC