ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 229627
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Date: | Thursday 29 November 2018 |
Time: | 12:00 |
Type: | Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser |
Owner/operator: | Private |
Registration: | N3619M |
MSN: | 12-2517 |
Year of manufacture: | 1947 |
Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-A2A |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | Burlington, WA -
United States of America
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Phase: | Landing |
Nature: | Private |
Departure airport: | Bellingham, WA (BLI) |
Destination airport: | Burlington, WA (BVS) |
Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Confidence Rating: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Narrative:The pilot reported that, after touching down in crosswind conditions, the tailwheel-equipped airplane drifted left. He then applied opposite rudder and brake, but the airplane continued left, exited the runway, and struck a runway sign.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The airport’s automated weather observation system reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 320° at 8 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 29.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions.
Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Report number: | GAA19CA080 |
Status: | Investigation completed |
Duration: | 10 months |
Download report: | Final report |
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Sources:
NTSB
Location
Revision history:
Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
02-Oct-2019 07:54 |
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