N1912A

Substantial
None

Piper PA-18S/N: 18-1748

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 17, 2008
NTSB Number
ANC08CA068
Location
Anchorage, AK
Event ID
20080625X00911
Coordinates
61.200553, -149.835281
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 inadequate compensation for a crosswind during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind and an inadvertent ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-1748
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
PA-18PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-125

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WEBBER DAVID A
Address
PO BOX 31
City
DELTA JUNCTION
State / Zip Code
AK 99737-0031
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he was landing on runway 25, a dry paved runway, which required a correction for a slight left crosswind. He said that during touchdown, the airplane's left wing lifted, and he attempted to abort the landing by adding full engine power. The airplane's right wing struck the ground, and the airplane ground looped to the left, then nosed down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage. Winds at the time of the accident were reported to be 190 degrees at 4 knots. The pilot noted in his written report to the NTSB that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC08CA068