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March 21, 2009 · Piper PA-18-150 · N3920Z
Jackson, WY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 21, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jackson, WY
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N3920Z
Operator
Derek J Craighead
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA162
The pilot reported that after landing on Runway 19, a crosswind caused the airplane to drift to the right. He applied left rudder to realign the aircraft with the runway centerline. The left turn accelerated into a ground loop. Subsequently the right main landing gear failed, the right wing tip contacted the runway, and the right wing spar was bent. The pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after landing on runway 19, a crosswind caused the airplane to drift to the right. He applied left rudder to realign the aircraft with the runway centerline. The left turn accelerated into a ground loop. Subsequently the right main landing gear failed, the right wing tip contacted the runway, and the right wing spar was bent. The pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 MDT
Nearest AirportJackson Hole Airport (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length6300 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN3920Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDerek J Craighead
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:51
Weather SourceWFAC