PIPER PA28 - 161
Lancaster, CA — September 21, 2013
Event Information
| Date | September 21, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA426 |
| Event ID | 20130927X52948 |
| Location | Lancaster, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.71965, -118.48011 |
| Airport | General Willam J Fox Airfield |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28 - 161 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after landing the airplane pulled to the left, which he was not able to immediately recover from. The airplane continued to the left and impacted a taxiway sign with the right wing, substantially damaging the wing spar. After applying right rudder he was able to get the airplane tracking in the right direction, but the right main landing gear collapsed just after hitting the sign, which resulted in the airplane ground-looping to the right. 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.