PIPER PA 16
Palatka, FL — June 18, 2017
Event Information
| Date | June 18, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA348 |
| Event ID | 20170618X95514 |
| Location | Palatka, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.65806, -81.68972 |
| Airport | PALATKA MUNI - LT KAY LARKIN F |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 16 |
| 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.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, after flying a stable approach, the airplane ground looped to the right on rollout.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage.
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.