N1526APiper PA 202020-08-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Piper PA 20S/N: 20-720

Summary

On August 18, 2020, a Piper PA 20 (N1526A) was involved in an incident near Talkeetna, AK. All 2 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, which resulted in a ground-loop.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC20CA082. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1526A.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
NTSB Number
ANC20CA082
Location
Talkeetna, AK
Event ID
20200819X75811
Coordinates
62.320835, -150.093040
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, which resulted in a ground-loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
20-720
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1951
Model / ICAO
PA 20M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-20

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CROW ROBERT M
Address
PO BOX 13549
City
TRAPPER CREEK
State / Zip Code
AK 99683-0549
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC20CA082