ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 360818
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| Date: | Monday 21 February 1994 |
| Time: | 13:10 LT |
| Type: |  Piper J5A-L4F |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N33029 |
| MSN: | 5-430 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1940 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2231 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL C-85 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Kernville, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (L05) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT GROUND LOOPED THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL-OUT. GROUND WITNESSES REPORTED THAT A 90-DEGREE CROSSWIND EXISTED AT THE TIME. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL AND EXITED THE RUNWAY ENVIRONMENT. THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED WHEN THE AIRPLANE EXITED THE RUNWAY.
Probable Cause: the pilot's improper use of the flight controls resulting in his failure to maintain directional control. The existing crosswind is a factor in this accident.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX94LA131
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Mar-2024 11:30 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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