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May 15, 2009 · Piper PA-22-150 · N1999P

Talkeetna, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 15, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Talkeetna, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N1999P
Operator
Holt Gregory J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC09CA043

The private pilot reported he was landing his tailwheel airplane on a hard-surfaced dry runway, which required a correction for a 5-knot right crosswind. During the landing roll, the airplane’s tailwheel began to shimmy, and the pilot applied a slight amount of forward elevator to stop the shimmy. He said that the airplane then swerved to the left, and went off the left side of the runway. The airplane subsequently ground-looped to the left, and the right main landing gear collapsed, striking the right wing on the gravel-covered shoulder of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot indicated that there were no pre-accident mechanical problems with the airplane, other than the tailwheel shimmy. On May 29, under the supervision of the NTSB investigator-in-charge, the tailwheel was disassembled and inspected, and no pre-accident mechanical anomalies were discovered.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.

Full Narrative

The private pilot reported he was landing his tailwheel airplane on a hard-surfaced dry runway, which required a correction for a 5 knot right crosswind. The airplane was operated under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. During the landing roll, the airplane’s tailwheel began to shimmy, and the pilot applied a slight amount of forward elevator to stop the shimmy. He said that the airplane then swerved to the left, and went off the left side of the runway. The airplane subsequently ground looped to the left, and the right main landing gear collapsed, striking the right wing on the gravel-covered shoulder of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane, other than the tailwheel shimmy. On May 29, under the supervision of the NTSB investigator-in-charge, the tailwheel was disassembled and inspected, and no preaccident mechanical anomalies were discovered.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:25 AKDT
Nearest AirportTalkeetna Airport (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN1999P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHolt Gregory J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 25 C
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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