27 Apr 2011: PIPER PA-18-150 — Chandler Air Services Inc.

27 Apr 2011: PIPER PA-18-150 — Chandler Air Services Inc.

No fatalities • Chandler, AZ, United States

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot reported that she was practicing three-point touch-and-go landings in a tailwheel equipped airplane. The first three touch-and-goes were uneventful. During the landing roll of the fourth landing, the airplane began to veer to the left. The pilot applied full right rudder, however, the airplane continued to the left and exited the runway onto a dirt surface. As the pilot added full power to attempt to avoid a taxiway sign and reenter the runway surface, the airplane briefly became airborne before pitching down and pivoting to the right. Subsequently, the left main landing gear collapsed and the left wing struck the ground resulting in substantial damage. The airplane skidded nose down until coming to a rest. At the time of the accident, the wind was reported from 110 degrees at 7 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal flight.

Contributing factors

  • cause Directional control — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Pilot

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 110/07kt, vis 40sm

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