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
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
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# WPR24LA107