N9683P

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-7509026

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA212
Location
Chandler, AZ
Event ID
20110428X31638
Coordinates
33.268054, -111.806663
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
18-7509026
Engine Type
Reciprocating
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
WARTHOG FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
239 LODGES CORNER RD
City
STUTTGART
State / Zip Code
AR 72160-6481
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that she was practicing three-point touch-and-go landings in a tailwheel equipped airplane. The first three touch-and-goes were uneventful. During the landing roll of the fourth landing, the airplane began to veer to the left. The pilot applied full right rudder, however, the airplane continued to the left and exited the runway onto a dirt surface. As the pilot added full power to attempt to avoid a taxiway sign and reenter the runway surface, the airplane briefly became airborne before pitching down and pivoting to the right. Subsequently, the left main landing gear collapsed and the left wing struck the ground resulting in substantial damage. The airplane skidded nose down until coming to a rest. At the time of the accident, the wind was reported from 110 degrees at 7 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal flight.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA212