Piper PA18
Boulder, CO — September 23, 2019
Event Information
| Date | September 23, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA572 |
| Event ID | 20190926X10236 |
| Location | Boulder, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.03944, -105.22611 |
| Airport | Boulder Muni |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA18 |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, he made a normal three-point landing. During the landing roll, the airplane ground-looped to the left, and the left wing struck the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar and the rudder.
The airport's METAR reported that about the time of the accident, the wind was calm.
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.