PIPER PA-25-260
Hollywood, FL, May 31, 2013
Event Information
| Date | May 31, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Hollywood, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.00194, -80.40111 |
| Airport | North Perry Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA13CA280 |
| Event ID | 20130612X02423 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-25-260 |
| Registration # | N169AB |
| Operator | AERIAL BANNERS NORTH INC |
| Owner | AERIAL BANNERS NORTH INC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| 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.
Full Narrative
According to the operator, the pilot performed several practice banner pick-ups in the tailwheel equipped airplane prior to joining the traffic pattern to land. The final approach was uneventful, the tailwheel contacted the runway first, and then the airplane settled onto the runway. During the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right, and the pilot applied full power in an attempt to "fly out of the ground loop." As the airspeed of the airplane increased, it departed the runway, struck a taxiway sign, and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.