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April 29, 2010 · Piper PA-22-150 · N7227D
Fairbanks, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 29, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N7227D
Operator
Jed Williams
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC10CA033
The solo private pilot was taking off on a personal local flight. The pilot said that during the takeoff roll it felt like a gust was pushing him toward the left side of the runway. He corrected with right rudder, but was unable to correct for the right turn. The airplane then ground-looped to the right, striking the left wing on the ground. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. The left wing was structurally damaged during the ground-loop.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The solo private pilot was taking off on a personal local flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91. The pilot said during the takeoff roll it felt like a gust was pushing him toward the left side of the runway. He said he corrected with right rudder, but was unable to correct for the right turn. He said the airplane ground-looped to the right, striking the left wing on the ground. He said there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident, and that the left wing was structurally damaged during the ground-loop.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:22 AKDT
Nearest AirportFairbanks International (0nm)
Runway20L
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN7227D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJed Williams
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 32 C
Altimeter29.47 inHg
Weather SourcePILO