ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 360399
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| Date: | Sunday 29 May 1994 |
| Time: | 15:15 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-22\20 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N1665A |
| MSN: | PA22-422 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320-A1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Kill Devil Hill, NC -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Chesapeake, VA (PVG |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND GROUND LOOPED THE AIRPLANE DURING A LANDING ROLLOUT. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, HE ENCOUNDERED A CROSSWIND AFTER TOUCHDOWN WHICH CAUSED THE AIRPLANE TO WEATHER VANE. NO AIRCRAFT MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE REPORTED BY THE PILOT.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND CONDITION DURING A LANDING ROLLOUT.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL94LA109
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Mar-2024 06:56 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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