N929SC

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA 18-150S/N: 18-7909002

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 1, 2014
NTSB Number
ERA14CA140
Location
Mayaguez, PR
Event ID
20140304X44821
Coordinates
18.255556, -67.148330
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7909002
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
PA 18-150M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SOLOVEDA LLC
Address
PO BOX 124
City
CUT BANK
State / Zip Code
MT 59427-0124
Country
United States

Analysis

According to a written statement provided by the pilot to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, he performed a three-point landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane. The airplane "bounced two times," and then it veered to the right. According to a written statement from the passenger, the "approach was normal, [but the] problems started after touchdown." The airplane turned to the right, the pilot initiated a go around; however, the left wing rose up, and the airplane "lost control" to the right. The airplane came to rest in the grass on the right side of the runway, and incurred substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed 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# ERA14CA140