PIPER PA-17
Millbrook, NY — August 21, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 21, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA343 |
| Event ID | 20230821192904 |
| Location | Millbrook, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.70742, -73.73802 |
| Airport | SKY ACRES |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-17 |
| 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 in a ground loop.
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.