N4534H

Substantial
None

PIPER PA 15S/N: 15-307

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 5, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA268
Location
Fulton, NY
Event ID
20180508X25835
Coordinates
43.350276, -76.387779
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
15-307
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
PA 15M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-15

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
REVOIR SCOTT R
Address
PO BOX 199
City
HASTINGS
State / Zip Code
NY 13076-0199
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while landing in crosswind conditions, the airplane ground looped to the right.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The automated weather observation system at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 260° at 10 knots. The pilot landed on runway 24.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA18CA268