Piper PA 12
Edgewood, NM — July 29, 2018
Event Information
| Date | July 29, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA530 |
| Event ID | 20180904X70853 |
| Location | Edgewood, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.09472, -106.16333 |
| Airport | SANDIA AIRPARK ESTATES EAST |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane ground looped to the left.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and right elevator.
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.