ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356849
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| Date: | Thursday 15 August 1996 |
| Time: | 21:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-22 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2309A |
| MSN: | 22-698 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3140 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-290-D2 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Portland, IN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Belvidere, IL (C77) |
| (KPLD) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he flew a normal approach to touchdown. He reported that the aircraft started to ground loop when the tail wheel contacted the runway. The aircraft veered to the right and went off the runway. The left main gear collapsed and the left wing struck the ground.
Probable Cause: the aircraft ground looped when the pilot lost control of the aircraft during landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI96LA299
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 11:34 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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