NTSB Identification: SEA85LA192.
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 29082.
Accident occurred Thursday, August 08, 1985 in SEATTLE, WA
Aircraft: PIPER PA-20, registration: N7765K
Injuries: 2 Uninjured.
NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.A GROUND LOOP OCCURRED AND THE STEERING SPRING FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT'S STEERING SPRING HAD FAILED PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT AWAY FROM A REPAIR STATION. THE PILOT MADE A TEMPORARY REPAIR THAT FAILED DURING THIS GROUND LOOP. THE PILOT STATED THAT A COMBINATION OF A GUST OF WIND AND THE BROKEN STEERING SPRING CAUSED HIS ACCIDENT.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
LANDING GEAR,TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY..PREVIOUS DAMAGE
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
OPERATION WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT..SELECTED..PILOT IN COMMAND
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
MAINTENANCE,ADJUSTMENT..INADEQUATE..PILOT IN COMMAND
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
JUDGMENT..INACCURATE..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
IMPROPER USE OF EQUIPMENT/AIRCRAFT..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
WEATHER CONDITION..GUSTS
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