N82236

Substantial
None

Piper PA-18-150S/N: 18-7909079

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 3, 2006
NTSB Number
DEN07CA032
Location
Riverton, WY
Event ID
20070110X00034
Coordinates
43.064167, -108.459724
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7909079
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
INGLE NICHOLAS A
Address
1840 STATE HIGHWAY 352
City
CORA
State / Zip Code
WY 82925-8803
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, the approach was normal and the touchdown speed was approximately 55 miles per hour. Shortly after touchdown, the airplane began to turn to the left and the pilot corrected the turn by applying right rudder. The airplane then corrected to the right, however, the pilot stated he "must have held right rudder too long resulting in the aircraft ground looping to the right. The only cause [pilot] can attribute to the ground loop was pilot error." During the ground loop, the left wing contacted the ground. Examination of the airplane revealed the left wing spar was damaged. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured. The accident was reported to the National Transportation Safety Board on December 4, 2006.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN07CA032