Piper L21
Imnaha, OR — June 21, 2019
Event Information
| Date | June 21, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA369 |
| Event ID | 20190624X52235 |
| Location | Imnaha, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.66639, -116.61833 |
| Airport | Lord Flat |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | L21 |
| 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 while taking off from a soft, rough field, which resulted in a ground-loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff from a soft field, the airplane veered left then began to bounce as it went over soft and rough ground. He tried to steer the airplane back towards the runway and abort the takeoff, but the airplane continued to bounce sideways which resulted in a ground loop.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left 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.