On 1 Feb 2013, a PIPER PA-18-150 operated by M. Mercer Livestock Transportation LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Worland, WY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A Piper PA-18-150 sustained left wing damage after a ground loop during the landing roll.
On February 1, 2013, a Piper PA-18-150, registration N83454, was involved in an accident during the landing roll at Worland, Wyoming. The weather at the time was characterized by Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) with a visibility of 10 statute miles and winds from 190 degrees at 3 knots.
During the landing roll, the pilot experienced a ground loop. This maneuver resulted in structural damage to the aircraft's left wing. There were no injuries resulting from the event.
The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll.