ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 288916
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| Date: | Monday 22 August 2011 |
| Time: | 10:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18-150 |
| Owner/operator: | Kevin Hochstetler |
| Registration: | N4376Z |
| MSN: | 18-8698 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1968 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4618 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Emmett, Idaho -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Lewiston, ID |
| Emmett, ID (S78) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that during landing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the airplane bounced and settled back onto the runway in a two-point landing configuration. Subsequently, the airplane suddenly veered to the right. Despite the pilot's control inputs, the airplane ground looped and exited the right side of the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed that the left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR11CA402
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Oct-2022 07:39 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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