2 Aug 2010: PIPER PA-12 — ROATCH EDWARD J

2 Aug 2010: PIPER PA-12 — ROATCH EDWARD J

No fatalities • White Sulphur Springs, MT, United States

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control while attempting to avoid a herd of antelope crossing the runway during the landing rollout.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot reported that after a local area flight in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the approach and landing was uneventful. As the airplane touched down, a herd of antelope entered the left side of the runway and crossed in front of the airplane. The pilot attempted to swerve to the right to avoid the animals and the airplane ground-looped, substantially damaging the airplane’s left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident.

Contributing factors

  • cause Directional control — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Effect on operation

Conditions

Weather
VMC, vis 10sm

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