N54182

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-7609043

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 7, 2009
NTSB Number
ANC09CA094
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Event ID
20090907X30550
Coordinates
64.239723, -147.744445
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A tailwheel malfunction that limited directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a building.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7609043
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
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
NELSON SCOTT M
Address
26226 VALLIHI CIR
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
AK 99577-9665
Country
United States

Analysis

The airline transport pilot was on a Title 14, CFR Part 91, personal cross-country flight when the accident occurred. The pilot reported that during the landing roll at a private airstrip, the airplane started drifting left. He said that right rudder and right brake did not correct the drift, and the airplane exited the runway in a left turn. The airplane struck a building adjacent to the runway with its right wing, and according to the pilot, received substantial damage to the leading edge and rear wing spar. The pilot indicated that an FAA certificated aviation mechanic who examined the airplane told him the tailwheel malfunctioned, and would not turn to the right. The pilot said there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC09CA094