N3551Z

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22-160S/N: 22-7462

Summary

On April 15, 2021, a Piper PA-22-160 (N3551Z) was involved in an incident near Cottonwood, AZ. 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 during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA160. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3551Z.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 15, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA160
Location
Cottonwood, AZ
Event ID
20210416102924
Coordinates
34.730729, -112.035020
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 in a ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-7462
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
PA-22-160PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-160

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALPINE CABLE & CONSTRUCTION INC
Address
PO BOX 4495
City
GRAND JUNCTION
State / Zip Code
CO 81502-4495
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# WPR21LA160