N10365

Substantial
None

PIPER L-21BS/N: 54-2533

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA611
Location
East Liverpool, OH
Event ID
20110901X20946
Coordinates
40.673332, -80.641387
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 of the airplane during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
54-2533
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1954
Model / ICAO
L-21BPA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
L-21B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AIR HERITAGE INC
Address
BEAVER COUNTY AIRPORT
35 PIPER ST
City
BEAVER FALLS
State / Zip Code
PA 15010-1043
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was attempting to perform a full flap touch and go landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane. He stated that the main wheels touched the ground first followed by the tailwheel and the airplane then veered off the left side of the runway and into a gully. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the left wing outboard of the strut attachment point, and the fuselage structure were bent.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA611