PIPER PA 16
San Carlos, CA — December 8, 2013
Event Information
| Date | December 8, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA064 |
| Event ID | 20131210X02522 |
| Location | San Carlos, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.48996, -122.25970 |
| Airport | San Carlos Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 16 |
| 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 during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the landing, in a tailwheel equipped airplane, was uneventful. During the landing roll, he lost control of the airplane which ground looped to the right. The left wing and elevator impacted the ground and both sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.