N169AB

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-25-260S/N: 25-4517

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 31, 2013
NTSB Number
ERA13CA280
Location
Hollywood, FL
Event ID
20130612X02423
Coordinates
26.001943, -80.401107
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
25-4517
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
PA-25-260PA25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
PA-25-260

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SOUTHERN CUB AND AIRCRAFT RESTORATION LLC
Address
5612 LOBELIA LN
City
PENSACOLA
State / Zip Code
FL 32526-3265
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the operator, the pilot performed several practice banner pick-ups in the tailwheel equipped airplane prior to joining the traffic pattern to land. The final approach was uneventful, the tailwheel contacted the runway first, and then the airplane settled onto the runway. During the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right, and the pilot applied full power in an attempt to "fly out of the ground loop." As the airspeed of the airplane increased, it departed the runway, struck a taxiway sign, and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. 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# ERA13CA280