N6913

Substantial
None

PIPER PA 16S/N: 16-642

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 8, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR14CA064
Location
San Carlos, CA
Event ID
20131210X02522
Coordinates
37.489955, -122.259696
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 during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
16-642
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1949
Model / ICAO
PA 16M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-16

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
COOPER STEVEN J
Address
570 EL CAMINO REAL 150-410
City
REDWOOD CITY
State / Zip Code
CA 94063
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that the landing, in a tailwheel equipped airplane, was uneventful. During the landing roll, he lost control of the airplane which ground looped to the right. The left wing and elevator impacted the ground and both sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# WPR14CA064