PIPER L-21B
East Liverpool, OH — August 31, 2011
Event Information
| Date | August 31, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA611 |
| Event ID | 20110901X20946 |
| Location | East Liverpool, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.67333, -80.64139 |
| Airport | Columbiana Country Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | L-21B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was attempting to perform a full flap touch and go landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane. He stated that the main wheels touched the ground first followed by the tailwheel and the airplane then veered off the left side of the runway and into a gully. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the left wing outboard of the strut attachment point, and the fuselage structure were bent.
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.