N3920Z

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-7744

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 21, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA162
Location
Jackson, WY
Event ID
20090323X91126
Coordinates
43.607223, -110.737777
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.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7744
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
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
REMBELSKI JASON
Address
PO BOX 851
City
CHALLIS
State / Zip Code
ID 83226-0851
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that after landing on runway 19, a crosswind caused the airplane to drift to the right. He applied left rudder to realign the aircraft with the runway centerline. The left turn accelerated into a ground loop. Subsequently the right main landing gear failed, the right wing tip contacted the runway, and the right wing spar was bent. The pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA162