N4376Z

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-8698

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 22, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA402
Location
Emmett, ID
Event ID
20110822X12509
Coordinates
43.852500, -116.539169
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-8698
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
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
LABBEE TYLER J
Address
11131 FORT RD
City
WHITE SWAN
State / Zip Code
WA 98952-9779
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that following an uneventful landing in a tailwheel equipped airplane, the airplane bounced and settled back onto the runway in a two-point landing configuration. Subsequently, the airplane suddenly veered to the right. Despite the pilot's control inputs, the airplane ground looped and exited the right side of the runway. Examination of the airplane by the pilot revealed that the left wing sustained structural damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA402