On 29 Jul 2018, a Piper PA 12 No Series was involved in an aviation accident near Edgewood, NM. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft 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 12 experienced a ground loop during the landing roll in Edgewood, resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft.
What happened
On July 29, 2018, a Piper PA 12 aircraft, registration N4159M, was involved in an accident during its landing roll in Edgewood, New Mexico. The pilot reported that the tailwheel-equipped airplane performed a ground loop to the left while decelerating on the runway. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the right wing and the right elevator. There were no injuries reported following the event.
The investigation
The pilot indicated that no mechanical failures or malfunctions occurred prior to the accident that would have prevented the aircraft from operating normally.
Probable cause
The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot