Piper PA-18-150 structural damage during landing in Worland, Wyoming

No fatalities • Worland, WY, United States

A Piper PA-18-150 sustained left wing damage after a ground loop during the landing roll.

What happened

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.

Probable cause

The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Feb 2013 PIPER PA-18-150 accident near Worland, WY?

A Piper PA-18-150 sustained left wing damage after a ground loop during the landing roll.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Feb 2013 PIPER PA-18-150 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Feb 2013 involved a PIPER PA-18-150, operated by M. Mercer Livestock Transportation LLC, at Worland, WY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

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