PIPER PA-11
Death Valley, CA — March 9, 2024
Event Information
| Date | March 9, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA107 |
| Event ID | 20240311193918 |
| Location | Death Valley, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.46000, -116.88000 |
| Airport | Furnace Creek |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-11 |
| 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 the landing rollout, resulting in a ground loop and runway excursion.
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.