PIPER PA 12
Buhl, ID — July 14, 2015
Event Information
| Date | July 14, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA184 |
| Event ID | 20150714X71704 |
| Location | Buhl, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.59639, -114.79639 |
| Airport | BUHL MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 12 |
| 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 student/instructed pilot lost directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and ground loop.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor stated that the student pilot lost directional control during the landing roll. The airplane veered off the runway to the right, the flight instructor took the controls and attempted to abort the landing. The flight instructor reported that for an unknown reason the right break was engaged, and the airplane ground looped to the right. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The flight instructor reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
During a postaccident examination the brake appeared to operate normally.
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.