No fatalities

1 Jul 2017: PIPER PA 22-150 — Mammoth Lakes, CA

Mammoth Lakes, CA, United States

On 1 Jul 2017, a PIPER PA 22-150 was involved in an aviation accident near Mammoth Lakes, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure 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.

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During landing roll, a tailwheel-equipped airplane veered left off the runway, collapsing the right main landing gear and causing the right wing to strike the ground. The fuselage sustained substantial damage. No preaccident mechanical issues were reported by the pilot, who also failed to submit the required NTSB accident report.

Accident Overview

During the landing roll, a tailwheel-equipped airplane deviated from the runway centerline and veered to the left, departing the paved surface. The right main landing gear subsequently collapsed, and the right wing made contact with the ground.

Damage Assessment

The accident resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. Specific details of other structural components were not documented in the available report.

Pilot Reporting and Mechanical Status

The pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane. No anomalies with the aircraft's systems or controls were identified by the pilot prior to the event.

In addition, the pilot failed to submit the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1, as required by regulation following an accident involving substantial damage.

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot