ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 385857
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| Date: | Sunday 27 May 2001 |
| Time: | 15:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-22-135 |
| Owner/operator: | William Judge |
| Registration: | N3341A |
| MSN: | 22-1507 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3267 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-290-D2 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Clinton, MD -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Indian Head, MD (2W5) |
| Clinton, MD (W32) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During landing rollout, a gust of wind lifted the right wing upward, swerving the airplane to the left. The pilot attempted to correct the situation, but not before the airplane "ground looped." During the ground loop, the landing gear collapsed, causing the right wing to impact the runway and sustain damage. The pilot reported 5 hours of flight experience in tail-wheel airplanes. The winds reported at a nearby airport were from 210 degrees at 13 knots.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in tail-wheeled airplanes, and the wind gusts.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC01LA133
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Apr-2024 08:38 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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