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March 25, 2025 · Piper PA-22-160 · N9528D
Tracy, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 25, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Tracy, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-160 (1958)
Tail Number
N9528D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR25LA121
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that he was conducting a few practice landings before continuing a cross-county flight. During the landing roll of the second landing, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot stated that they overcompensated to the left, right, and back to the left before the airplane ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing on runway 30 with wind from 120° at 3 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that he was conducting a few practice landings before continuing a cross-county flight. During the landing roll of the second landing, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot stated that they overcompensated to the left, right, and back to the left before the airplane ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing on runway 30 with wind from 120° at 3 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:12 PDT
Nearest AirportTracy Muni (0nm E)
Runway30
Runway Length4001 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-160
Tail NumberN9528D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 55 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 3 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F / 55 F
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time09:15
Weather SourceWFAC