Piper PA-18-105
Fayetteville, NC — June 20, 2008
Event Information
| Date | June 20, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | NYC08CA229 |
| Event ID | 20080822X01290 |
| Location | Fayetteville, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.99111, -78.88028 |
| Airport | Fayetteville Regional |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA-18-105 |
| 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 the landing roll out.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the Piper PA-18-105 landed on runway 4. During landing roll out, the airplane ground looped to the right. The pilot then taxied the airplane from the runway to the ramp, and postaccident inspection revealed that the left wing and elevator had sustained substantial damage when they contacted the runway during the landing. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical anomalies. The reported wind at the airport, about the time of the accident, was from 200 degrees at 12 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.