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NTSB investigation record

MIA93LA135

Completed

Piper Pa-18-150· N4156V

NTSB Report
Date
May 29, 1993
Location
Pensacola, FL
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published May 17, 1994

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and delayed remedical action.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

The cfi was instructing a rated pilot in the operation of the conventional landing gear airplane. During the landing on runway 17 the winds shifted and were from the north. The rated pilot started to lose control of the airplane on landing roll and the cfi took control of the airplane. He added power but the airplane ground-looped to the left and the right wing and elevator were damaged.

Source record

Factual narrative

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