N1737PPIPER PA 22-1502017-07-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA 22-150S/N: 22-2527

Summary

On July 01, 2017, a Piper PA 22-150 (N1737P) was involved in an incident near Mammoth Lakes, CA. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

During the landing roll, the tailwheel-equipped airplane veered off the runway to the left, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted the ground.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.

The pilot did not report that there were any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The pilot failed to submit the NTSB Pilot/ Operator Aircraft Accident/ Incident Report Form 6120.1.

This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA17CA377. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1737P.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 1, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA377
Location
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Event ID
20170701X65249
Coordinates
37.624443, -118.838890
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-2527
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
PA 22-150M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FLUNO JOHN I
Address
369B 3RD ST # 160
Status
Deregistered
City
SAN RAFAEL
State / Zip Code
CA 94901-3581
Country
United States

Analysis

During the landing roll, the tailwheel-equipped airplane veered off the runway to the left, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted the ground.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.

The pilot did not report that there were any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The pilot failed to submit the NTSB Pilot/ Operator Aircraft Accident/ Incident Report Form 6120.1.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA17CA377