Piper PA-18-150
Fairbanks, AK, May 28, 2008
Event Information
| Date | May 28, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 64.81528, -147.52638 |
| Airport | Fairbanks International |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC08CA070 |
| Event ID | 20080625X00912 |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA-18-150 |
| Registration # | N57787 |
| Operator | James Fogarty |
| Owner | James Fogarty |
| 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 failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was a gust of wind.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot lost directional control of the airplane during landing, and the airplane ground-looped. The student pilot reported that during landing, a gust of wind picked up the right wing, and the left wing struck the runway. A certificated aircraft mechanic who inspected the airplane, said the left wing's par was bent during the ground-loop. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
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.