ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354050
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| Date: | Saturday 25 July 1998 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-22-135 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N1202C |
| MSN: | 1010 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5395 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-290-D2 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Rock Springs, WY -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Brigham City, UT (BMC |
| Rock Springs, WY (RKS | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot said a gust of wind 'caught [him and he] was unable to maintain directional control.' The airplane ground looped, causing the left main landing gear to collapse. The left wing struck the ground, damaging the tip, and the propeller also sustained ground strike damage. In the weather section of his accident report, the pilot indicated the wind was calm.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW98LA332
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2024 18:28 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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