Casualties unknown

Pilot Loses Directional Control During Familiarization Flight Landing (N2150A)

Myrtle Beach, SC, US

On March 30, 1998, a Piper PA-18-135 (registration N2150A) was involved in an aviation accident near Myrtle Beach, SC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control after landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a familiarization flight, the pilot lost directional control after touchdown on runway 23, veering left and right, causing the left wing to drag. The pilot then taxied to the ramp to inspect the aircraft.

Incident Details

The pilot-in-command (PIC) was conducting a familiarization flight. After touchdown on runway 23, the PIC reported that he 'lost directional control.' The aircraft veered left, then veered to the right. The PIC attempted to add left brake but reported no success. As the aircraft veered right, it tipped up and dragged the left wing. Following the event, the PIC taxied to the ramp to inspect the aircraft.

Pilot Account

The PIC stated that the wind was gusty and from the south. No further information was provided by the pilot.

Witness Information

A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector present at the crash site stated that '...during a crosswind landing on runway 23...the pilot lost directional control of his aircraft.' The reported winds at the time of the accident were from 180 degrees at 8 knots.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X09751. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.