Summary
On June 21, 2019, a Piper L21 (N753AT) was involved in an incident near Imnaha, OR. All 1 person 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 while taking off from a soft, rough field, which resulted in a ground-loop.
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff from a soft field, the airplane veered left then began to bounce as it went over soft and rough ground. He tried to steer the airplane back towards the runway and abort the takeoff, but the airplane continued to bounce sideways which resulted in a ground loop.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left elevator.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA19CA369. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N753AT.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off from a soft, rough field, which resulted in a ground-loop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff from a soft field, the airplane veered left then began to bounce as it went over soft and rough ground. He tried to steer the airplane back towards the runway and abort the takeoff, but the airplane continued to bounce sideways which resulted in a ground loop.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left 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# GAA19CA369