Casualties unknown

Aircraft Ground Loops During Touch-and-Go, Damages Landing Gear (N4101E)

Chandler, AZ, US

On March 22, 2005, a Piper PA-18-150 (registration N4101E) was involved in an aviation accident near Chandler, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a touch-and-go landing, an airplane ground looped off the runway after losing directional control on touchdown, resulting in right main gear collapse and wing tip damage.

Incident Overview

An airplane conducting a touch-and-go landing lost directional control upon touchdown. The aircraft veered to the left and subsequently ground looped, exiting the runway. The right main landing gear collapsed during the ground loop, and the right wing tip sustained damage from contact with the ground.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that immediately after touch down, the airplane began to veer left despite corrective action. The aircraft then entered a ground loop and departed the paved surface. The pilot confirmed that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the loss of control. The airplane had been functioning normally before the event.

Aircraft Damage Assessment

The right main landing gear collapsed under the stress of the ground loop. Additionally, the right wing tip was damaged when it struck the ground. No other damage was reported. The aircraft was removed from the runway following the incident.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050503X00545. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.