N8778D is a Piper PA-22-160. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Mineral Wells, TX. It has been registered to its current owner since Oct 2012. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
2012
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The private pilot ground looped his tailwheel-equipped airplane while attempting to land in gusty, crosswind conditions. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the longerons. The right main landing gear and right wingtip were also damaged. The pilot reported there were no pre-mishap mechanical deficiencies and that the accident could have been prevented if he had paid closer attention to the reported winds and landed on a more suitable runway.
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