PIPER PA-20
Aurora, OR — August 14, 2013
Event Information
| Date | August 14, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA372 |
| Event ID | 20130814X91410 |
| Location | Aurora, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.24139, -122.76861 |
| Airport | AURORA STATE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-20 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground-loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane encountered a wind gust from the right, which caused the airplane to weathervane to the right. He said that due to the airplane's slow speed, left rudder was ineffective, and by the time he applied left brake the airplane had ground-looped. The left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.