2001-09-29: Piper PA-18-150 — Deming, NM

Casualties unknown • Deming, NM, US

Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the gusting crosswind weather condition.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot said that he was departing on runway 08 when his right wing was lifted up by a gust of wind. He said the left wing impacted the runway, and the airplane subsequently ground looped to the left. The airplane exited the left side of the runway, and came to rest in the inverted position. The fixed base operator manager said that the wind was from 170 degrees at 15 knots, gusting from 20 to 25 knots at the time of the accident. The pilot said that he had flown 9 hours on the day of the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2001-09-29 Piper PA-18-150 accident near Deming, NM?

The pilot said that he was departing on runway 08 when his right wing was lifted up by a gust of wind. He said the left wing impacted the runway, and the airplane subsequently ground looped to the left. The airplane exited the left side of the runway, and came to rest in the inverted position. The fixed base operator…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2001-09-29 involved a Piper PA-18-150, registration N999MP, at Deming, NM.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the gusting crosswind weather condition.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20011005X02046. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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