N8042D

Substantial
None

Piper PA-22-20-150S/N: 22-5567

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 24, 2006
NTSB Number
SEA06CA170
Location
Auburn, WA
Event ID
20061004X01449
Coordinates
47.333332, -122.233329
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing roll in response to the student's loss of directional control, which resulted in a ground loop. A factor associated with the accident was the student's failure to maintain directional control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-5567
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1957
Model / ICAO
PA-22-20-150PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
YOUNGER TYLER J
Address
8252 NORRIS RD
City
BAKERSFIELD
State / Zip Code
CA 93312-9705
Country
United States

Analysis

During the initial tailwheel and refresher flight training, the left seat owner/pilot lost control of the airplane on the landing roll. The subsequent delayed remedial action by the right seat instructor pilot resulted in the airplane ground looping, causing substantial damage to the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA06CA170