No fatalities

Tailwheel Airplane Ground Loop During Landing Roll

Edgewood, NM, United States

On July 29, 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’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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A tailwheel-equipped airplane ground looped to the left during the landing roll, causing substantial damage to the right wing and right elevator. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures.

Incident Overview During the landing roll, the pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that the aircraft ground looped to the left. This maneuver resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and the right elevator. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The source does not provide specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or the exact cause of the accident. The available information is limited to the pilot's report of the ground loop and the resulting structural damage to the right side of the aircraft.

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Jul 2018 Piper PA 12 No Series accident near Edgewood, NM?

A tailwheel-equipped airplane ground looped to the left during the landing roll, causing substantial damage to the right wing and right elevator. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Jul 2018 Piper PA 12 No Series accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Jul 2018 involved a Piper PA 12 No Series, at Edgewood, NM.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.