PIPER PA 18
Albuquerque, NM — May 18, 2018
Event Information
| Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN18CA176 |
| Event ID | 20180518X15519 |
| Location | Albuquerque, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.14528, -106.79528 |
| Airport | Double Eagle II Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 18 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control following an encounter with gusty crosswind during landing.
Full Narrative
After an uneventful 40-minute cross country flight, the pilot set up to land his tailwheel airplane. The pilot checked with the tower and they reported the wind from 240 degrees at 17 knots, gusting to 25 knots. The pilot set up to land on runway 22. The pilot stated that upon landing, the aircraft encountered a strong gusty crosswind and he lost directional control. The aircraft veered to the left across the runway surface and flipped inverted, resulting in substantial damage to the wings, wing struts, and fuselage.
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.