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July 10, 2011 · Piper PA-12 · N2318M
Gulkana, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Gulkana, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-12
Tail Number
N2318M
Operator
Patrick Martinez
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC11CA063
The pilot reported that the tailwheel-equipped airplane bounced following a hard landing. He applied remedial control inputs, but upon touching down again, he lost directional control and the airplane ground-looped. The fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot - C
Full Narrative
The private pilot reported that the tailwheel-equipped airplane bounced following a hard landing. He applied remedial control inputs, but upon touching down again, he lost directional control and the airplane ground-looped. He said there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident that would have contributed to the accident. The fuselage received substantial damage during the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportGULKANA (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-12
Tail NumberN2318M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPatrick Martinez
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO