N4159M

Substantial
None

Piper PA 12S/N: 12-3058

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 29, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA530
Location
Edgewood, NM
Event ID
20180904X70853
Coordinates
35.094722, -106.163330
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
12-3058
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
PA 12M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
PA-12

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SHAPNEK LAWRENCE R
Address
PO BOX 552
City
CEDAR CREST
State / Zip Code
NM 87008-0552
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane ground looped to the left.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and right elevator.

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# GAA18CA530