PIPER PA 15
Fulton, NY — May 5, 2018
Event Information
| Date | May 5, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA268 |
| Event ID | 20180508X25835 |
| Location | Fulton, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.35028, -76.38778 |
| Airport | OSWEGO COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 15 |
| 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 failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while landing in crosswind conditions, the airplane ground looped to the right.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation system at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 260° at 10 knots. The pilot landed on runway 24.
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.