ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355708
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| Date: | Sunday 22 June 1997 |
| Time: | 11:15 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-22 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N7025B |
| MSN: | 22-4276 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1956 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2817 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Hoonah, AK -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KHNH) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported he had recently purchased the accident airplane, a tricycle gear airplane converted to a tail wheel configuration, and was practicing touch and go landings to become more familiar with its handling characteristics. On the accident landing, he said the airplane begin to veer to the right, and that he was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane went off the right side of the runway and down a small embankment. The pilot, an aviation mechanic, said there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC97LA087
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 14:46 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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