PIPER PA-12
White Sulphur Springs, MT — August 2, 2010
Event Information
| Date | August 2, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA380 |
| Event ID | 20100802X84006 |
| Location | White Sulphur Springs, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.50222, -110.90778 |
| Airport | White Sulphur Springs Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
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 | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control while attempting to avoid a herd of antelope crossing the runway during the landing rollout.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after a local area flight in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the approach and landing was uneventful. As the airplane touched down, a herd of antelope entered the left side of the runway and crossed in front of the airplane. The pilot attempted to swerve to the right to avoid the animals and the airplane ground-looped, substantially damaging the airplane’s left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to 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.