PIPER PA 17
Sand Point, ID — July 8, 2014
Event Information
| Date | July 8, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA288 |
| Event ID | 20140710X31153 |
| Location | Sand Point, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.29945, -116.56000 |
| Airport | SANDPOINT |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 17 |
| 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 of the airplane during taxi.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported while taxiing a tailwheel equipped airplane from the runway, the airplane began to turn left. The pilot applied opposite rudder however, the turn sharpened and he "aggressively" applied the right brake which resulted in a ground loop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing when the left main landing gear collapsed. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failure 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.