ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355217
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| Date: | Tuesday 23 September 1997 |
| Time: | 17:05 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18-150 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N82259 |
| MSN: | 18-7909084 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1979 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 580 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Hawthorne, NV -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Jackpot, NV (06U) |
| (KHTH) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he made a radio call on the CTAF frequency for airport advisories, but that there was no response. He overflew the airport and observed the windsock showing no wind. He entered left traffic for runway 10. As the aircraft slowed after touchdown, a gust of wind or dust devil caused the aircraft to turn radically to the right. The aircraft started to ground loop and he added full power to recover. The aircraft departed the runway on a stable heading and collided with a fence.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind condition and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX97LA329
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 09:36 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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