No fatalities

16 Mar 2015: PIPER PA18 - 150 — Soaring Society of Boulder Inc — Boulder, CO

Boulder, CO, United States

On 16 Mar 2015, a PIPER PA18 - 150 operated by Soaring Society of Boulder Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Boulder, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of directional control during a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 1778583330Data APIEditorial standards

A tailwheel airplane sustained substantial damage after a bounced landing, exiting the runway and striking an embankment with its left wing. The pilot reported no preexisting mechanical issues.

Accident Overview

A pilot was conducting a flight to practice landings in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. During the approach, the airplane touched down on the runway and bounced. The pilot attempted to regain control as the airplane touched down several times. The airplane then exited the right side of the runway onto the grass, where the left wing struck an embankment.

Damage and Examination

A postaccident examination revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and aileron. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident that would have precluded normal operation.

No Other Details Specified

The official investigation source did not provide the aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, location, occupant information, injuries, time of day, weather conditions, or ATC involvement. Accordingly, this article strictly reports only the facts explicitly stated in the source.

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedIncorrect use/operation