N78659PIPER PA-112024-03-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-11S/N: 11-1420

Summary

On March 09, 2024, a Piper PA-11 (N78659) was involved in an incident near Death Valley, CA. 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 the landing rollout, resulting in a ground loop and runway excursion.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA107. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N78659.

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