ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 211130
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| Date: | Tuesday 13 February 2018 |
| Time: | 14:40 |
| Type: | Piper PA-16 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N5726H |
| MSN: | 16-338 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1949 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2135 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-235 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Phoenix, AZ -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Sedona, AZ (SEZ) |
| Phoenix, AZ (DVT) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the touchdown, a wind gust struck the airplane from the right. Subsequently, the airplane veered to the right and the left landing gear collapsed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation system located on the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 180° at 9 knots. The pilot landed on runway 7L.
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-May-2018 15:40 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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