PIPER PA-18-150
Burlington, NC — April 29, 2012
Event Information
| Date | April 29, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA310 |
| Event ID | 20120430X05437 |
| Location | Burlington, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.04250, -79.47166 |
| Airport | Burlington Almance Regional |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-150 |
| 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 loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he landed the airplane and during the landing rollout, winds forced the airplane to veer to the left. He applied right rudder in an attempt to arrest the turn, but the airplane continued to the left, ran off the runway, and struck a runway sign, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The wind reported at the airport about the time of the accident was from 130 degrees at 5 knots.
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.