PIPER PA 18-150
Phoenix, AZ — July 21, 2014
Event Information
| Date | July 21, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA342 |
| Event ID | 20140813X20742 |
| Location | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.65055, -111.78611 |
| Airport | PHOENIX DEER VALLEY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 18-150 |
| 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 in variable wind conditions, resulting in a ground-loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing the tail-wheel equipped airplane in variable wind conditions, and subsequently touched down with a quartering tailwind. The airplane veered off the runway to the right, ground-looped, and came to rest back on the runway. During the excursion, the airplane impacted a runway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing during the ground-loop. 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.