Summary
On October 27, 2023, a Piper PA-12 (N3910M) was involved in an accident near Rangeley, ME. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind, after the right tailwheel spring separated.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA024. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3910M.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind, after the right tailwheel spring separated.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA24LA024