PIPER PA-18A 150
Farmingdale, NJ — May 26, 2012
Event Information
| Date | May 26, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA374 |
| Event ID | 20120531X11644 |
| Location | Farmingdale, NJ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.18528, -74.12139 |
| Airport | Monmouth Executive Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18A 150 |
| 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 during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane in gusty, crosswind conditions. During the landing roll, the airplane encountered a gust of wind and "weathervaned" to the right. The pilot applied rudder to correct, but the airplane continued right, traveled off the side of the runway, and ground looped, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The operator reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Postaccident examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector also revealed no anomalies.
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.