Summary
On July 15, 2019, a Piper J3C (N92628) was involved in an incident near San Diego, CA. All 1 person 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, which resulted a ground loop.
The pilot of the tail wheel equipped airplane reported that, during his second touch-and-go landing, he felt a crosswind and overcorrected with the rudder input. The airplane subsequently exited the runway to the left and ground looped.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA19CA411. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N92628.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted a ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot of the tail wheel equipped airplane reported that, during his second touch-and-go landing, he felt a crosswind and overcorrected with the rudder input. The airplane subsequently exited the runway to the left and ground looped.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA19CA411