ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 295256
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| Date: | Monday 8 September 2003 |
| Time: | 09:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-20 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N5595H |
| MSN: | 20-659 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1951 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2110 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-290-D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Wausau, Wisconsin -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Wausau Municipal Airport, WI (AUW/KAUW) |
| Wausau Municipal Airport, WI (AUW/KAUW) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane was substantially damaged when the aircraft ground looped during the landing roll. The flight instructor stated that an "uneventful 3-point landing was performed." He reported that during the rollout the aircraft began to drift toward the left. The dual student reportedly applied right rudder and the aircraft responded. However, the aircraft continued to track to the right, and despite full left rudder being applied, the aircraft did not "straighten out." When the aircraft reached the edge of the runway it "immediately ground looped to the right." The left wing tip and left horizontal stabilizer contacted the ground and were damaged. A post accident investigation revealed the tail wheel free play was approximately 3-1/2 inches. Tail wheel control continuity was verified. No other anomalies were noted.
Probable Cause: The excessive free play resulting in a loose tail wheel assembly and a failure of the flight crew to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI03LA308
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Oct-2022 06:23 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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