N3956P

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22-150S/N: 22-3634

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 19, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA12CA350
Location
Norwich, NY
Event ID
20120522X01311
Coordinates
42.573055, -75.523612
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 inability to maintain directional control during a landing with a deflated left main landing gear tire.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-3634
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
PA-22-150PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WHEELS UP LLC
Address
8104 LARCH LN
City
EVANSVILLE
State / Zip Code
IN 47710-4924
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, the flight was to accomplish a biennial flight review. During the third landing, approximately 400 feet into the landing rollout, the aircraft began pulling to the left. The pilot applied correction to the right utilizing the rudder, and the airplane ground looped, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. After the airplane came to rest and the occupants exited the airplane, the left tire was noted as deflated and fragments of the tire were observed on the runway as well as skid marks. The wind around the time of the accident, at an airport 29 miles from the accident location was recorded as calm; the pilot reported that he had observed the windsock and it had indicated light winds from the south at the accident airport around the time of the accident. The cause of the deflated tire could not be determined.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA350