N3910M

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-12S/N: 12-2808

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 27, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA24LA024
Location
Rangeley, ME
Event ID
20231030193321
Coordinates
44.992570, -70.660042
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

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

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-2808
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
PA-12PA12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
PA-12

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HODGES LARRY W
Address
501 NE DORAN DR
City
LEES SUMMIT
State / Zip Code
MO 64086-4582
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# ERA24LA024