N92628

Substantial
None

Piper J3CS/N: 16999

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 15, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA411
Location
San Diego, CA
Event ID
20190715X33753
Coordinates
32.815834, -117.139442
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, which resulted a ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
16999
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
J3CJ3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PIPER CUB LLC
Address
2319 FRANKFORT ST
City
SAN DIEGO
State / Zip Code
CA 92110-3310
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the tail wheel equipped airplane reported that, during his second touch-and-go landing, he felt a crosswind and overcorrected with the rudder input. The airplane subsequently exited the runway to the left and ground looped.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA19CA411