N78659

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-11S/N: 11-1420

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 9, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA107
Location
Death Valley, CA
Event ID
20240311193918
Coordinates
36.460000, -116.880000
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 the landing rollout, resulting in a ground loop and runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
11-1420
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-11PA11
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-11

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PEARCE DAVID E JR
Address
1035 W AVENUE H8
City
LANCASTER
State / Zip Code
CA 93534-1435
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# WPR24LA107