ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 278515
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| Date: | Saturday 18 September 2021 |
| Time: | 14:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N2808P |
| MSN: | 22-3101 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1955 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4325 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-B2B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Homer, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Anchorage-Lake Hood, AK (LHD/PALH) |
| Homer, AK | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that while landing in crosswind conditions, as the tailwheel contacted the ground, the airplane veered left. He attempted to correct with right rudder to no avail. Subsequently, the airplane 'tipped†to the right, and the right wing and right elevator impacted the runway and sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC21LA092
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 23 February 2007 | N2808P | Private | 0 | Fort Pierce, Florida | |
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Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-May-2022 14:44 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
| 10-Nov-2022 17:19 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location, Narrative] |
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