Summary
On June 19, 2018, a Piper PA22 (N9819D) was involved in an incident near Yakutat, AK. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, after touchdown, oscillations began and the airplane exited the runway to the right. The airplane ground looped to the right, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing impacted the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA18CA363. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9819D.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, after touchdown, oscillations began and the airplane exited the runway to the right. The airplane ground looped to the right, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing impacted the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA18CA363