ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 286783
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| Date: | Monday 20 July 2009 |
| Time: | 19:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-22-160 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N8778D |
| MSN: | 22-5966 |
| Engine model: | AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fort Collins, Colorado -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Erie, CO (7CO0) |
| Fort Collins/Loveland-Northern Colorado Regional Airport, CO (FNL/KFNL) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The private pilot ground looped his tailwheel-equipped airplane while attempting to land in gusty, crosswind conditions. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the longerons. The right main landing gear and right wingtip were also damaged. The pilot reported there were no pre-mishap mechanical deficiencies and that the accident could have been prevented if he had paid closer attention to the reported winds and landed on a more suitable runway.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty, crosswind conditions.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN09CA464
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Oct-2022 16:00 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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