No fatalities
12 May 2024: PIPER PA-22-150 — Emmett, ID
On 12 May 2024, a PIPER PA-22-150 was involved in an aviation accident near Emmett, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing roll due to a loose tailwheel leaf spring assembly. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing roll due to a loose tailwheel leaf spring assembly.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedDamaged/degradedFatigue/wear/corrosion