N83454

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-7609140

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 1, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA114
Location
Worland, WY
Event ID
20130206X71656
Coordinates
43.950000, -107.949996
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 landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7609140
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
M MERCER LIVESTOCK TRANSPORTATION LLC
Address
1926 STATE HIGHWAY 31
City
HYATTVILLE
State / Zip Code
WY 82428-9800
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that during the landing roll he ground looped the airplane causing structural damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preimpact 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# WPR13CA114