N1886P

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18A 150S/N: 18-4169

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
NTSB Number
ANC13CA055
Location
Juneau, AK
Event ID
20130617X61730
Coordinates
58.354721, -134.576110
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 did not maintain directional control while attempting to recover from a bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-4169
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
PA-18A 150PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
PA-18A 150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALLIGOOD ALLEN K
Address
9947 W TRIMOTOR ST
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99623-5055
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that she was flying the airplane from the front seat, and the airplane owner (who is also a pilot) was in the rear seat. The pilot in the front seat turned final early to maintain aircraft separation and made a short and slightly steep final. She said she flared the airplane a little high and it bounced twice during the landing. During the second bounce, the pilot in the rear seat assisted the recovery by applying corrective input. The pilot in the front seat could not recall if she continued to apply control inputs or if the pilot in the rear seat had assumed the controls. Positive control transfer was not accomplished. The airplane subsequently ground looped to the right, substantially damaging the left wing when the wing tip struck the runway. The pilot reported no preaccident 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# ANC13CA055