PIPER PA 18A 150
Walla Walla, WA — August 25, 2014
Event Information
| Date | August 25, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA378 |
| Event ID | 20140917X21007 |
| Location | Walla Walla, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.09472, -118.28889 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 18A 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 misjudged approach which resulted in overshooting the landing point and insufficient remaining landing surface.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he overflew an open field that he intended to conduct an off airport landing on. He stated that the field was of sufficient length and had a suitable landing surface. During the landing, the tailwheel equipped airplane touched down longer than the pilot had intended and he intentionally ground looped the airplane to avoid traveling down a ravine. During the accident sequence, the left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.