PIPER PA18
Chandler, AZ — October 24, 2009
Event Information
| Date | October 24, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA030 |
| Event ID | 20091024X14410 |
| Location | Chandler, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.26917, -111.81111 |
| Airport | Chandler Municipal Airport |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
Full Narrative
According to the student pilot, while approaching to land the airplane started to drift to the right, at which time he corrected with left rudder. The student pilot stated, "As the plane touched down it entered a left turn and continued for 270 degrees before coming to a stop just off the runway." A post accident examination revealed that the right wing had sustained substantial damage as a result of impact with terrain. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time of the accident.
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.