PIPER PA-12
Rangeley, ME — October 27, 2023
Event Information
| Date | October 27, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA024 |
| Event ID | 20231030193321 |
| Location | Rangeley, ME |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.99257, -70.66004 |
| Airport | STEPHEN A BEAN MUNI |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
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 | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind, after the right tailwheel spring separated.
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.