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January 24, 2016 · Piper PA 18A 150 · N9295D
Auburn, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 24, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Auburn, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA 18A 150 (1958)
Tail Number
N9295D
Operator
Daryl Hickman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA112
The flight instructor reported that during the landing roll the airplane veered left. The pilot receiving instruction applied a "sharp application" to the right brake. The flight instructor further reported that he directed the pilot receiving instruction "off the brakes", a total of three times. As a result of the right brake application, the airplane ground looped to the right, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing impacted the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The flight instructor reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground-loop.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that during the landing roll the airplane veered left. The pilot receiving instruction applied a "sharp application" to the right brake. The flight instructor further reported that he directed the pilot receiving instruction "off the brakes", a total of three times. As a result of the right brake application, the airplane ground looped to the right, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing impacted the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The flight instructor reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 PST
Nearest AirportAuburn Muni (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 18A 150
Tail NumberN9295D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDaryl Hickman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 49 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 22000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 39 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC