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May 25, 2011 · Piper PA-22-160 · N8712D
Yakima, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 25, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Yakima, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-160
Tail Number
N8712D
Operator
Hagedorn J Matthew
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA235
The pilot stated that he was returning to land when, upon touchdown, a gust of wind lifted his left wing. Despite his control inputs the airplane ground-looped. At the time of the accident, the wind at the accident airport was reported to be from 240 degrees at 7 knots. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe and engine that would have precluded normal flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated he was returning to land from a student cross country flight. Upon touchdown, he reported that a gust of wind lifted his left wing; despite the pilot's control inputs, the airplane ground looped. At the time of the accident, the accident airport reported winds from 240 degrees at 7 knots. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe and engine that would have precluded normal flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 PDT
Nearest AirportYakima/Mccallister Field (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length7604 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-160
Tail NumberN8712D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHagedorn J Matthew
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 50
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC