Piper J3C
San Diego, CA — July 15, 2019
Event Information
| Date | July 15, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA411 |
| Event ID | 20190715X33753 |
| Location | San Diego, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.81583, -117.13944 |
| Airport | Montgomery-Gibbs Executive |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | J3C |
| 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, which resulted a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tail wheel equipped airplane reported that, during his second touch-and-go landing, he felt a crosswind and overcorrected with the rudder input. The airplane subsequently exited the runway to the left and ground looped.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
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.