PIPER PA18 - 150
Boulder, CO — March 16, 2015
Event Information
| Date | March 16, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA011 |
| Event ID | 20150321X24500 |
| Location | Boulder, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.03861, -105.22972 |
| Airport | Boulder Municipal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA18 - 150 |
| 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 loss of directional control during a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
While conducting a flight to practice landings in a tailwheel equipped airplane, the pilot made an approach to the runway. During the landing, the airplane touched down on the runway and bounced. The pilot attempted to regain control of the airplane as it touched down several times. The airplane exited the right side of the runway onto the grass and the left wing struck an embankment. A postaccident examination revealed the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and aileron. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
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.