Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 18, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA348
Location
Palatka, FL
Event ID
20170618X95514
Coordinates
29.658056, -81.689720
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.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5896H
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
16-514
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
4015 REID ST W-2
Status
Deregistered
City
PALATKA
State / Zip Code
FL 32177
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, after flying a stable approach, the airplane ground looped to the right on rollout.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA17CA348