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April 15, 2012 · Piper PA-22-150 · N7227D
Fairbanks, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 15, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N7227D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC12CA030
The pilot reported that he was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane on a hard surfaced runway. About 6 inches above the runway, a gust of wind lifted the right wing, the left main landing gear contacted the runway, and the airplane began to turn to the left. The pilot said that he was unable to correct for the turn with rudder, and the airplane ground looped to the left, striking the right wing on the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He stated that the accident could have been prevented had a go-around decision been made at the initial recognition of the wind gust.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision not to initiate a go-around.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane on a hard surfaced runway. About 6 inches above the runway, a gust of wind lifted the right wing, the left main landing gear contacted the runway, and the airplane began to turn to the left. He said he was unable to correct for the turn with rudder, and the airplane ground looped to the left, striking the right wing on the ground. The airplane received substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He stated that the accident could have been prevented had a go-around decision been made at the initial recognition of the wind gust.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 AKDT
Nearest AirportFairbanks International (0nm)
Runway02R
Runway Length6501 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN7227D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 28 C
Altimeter29.76 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC