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May 18, 2018 · Piper PA 18 105 Specia · N7265K
Albuquerque, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 18, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Piper PA 18 105 Specia (1950)
Tail Number
N7265K
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN18CA176
After an uneventful 40-minute cross-country flight, the pilot set up to land his tailwheel airplane. The pilot checked with the tower and the controller reported the wind from 240° at 17 knots, gusting to 25 knots. The pilot set up to land on runway 22. The pilot stated that upon landing, the airplane encountered a strong gusty crosswind and he lost directional control. The airplane veered to the left across the runway surface and flipped inverted, resulting in substantial damage to the wings, wing struts, and fuselage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
After an uneventful 40-minute cross country flight, the pilot set up to land his tailwheel airplane. The pilot checked with the tower and they reported the wind from 240 degrees at 17 knots, gusting to 25 knots. The pilot set up to land on runway 22. The pilot stated that upon landing, the aircraft encountered a strong gusty crosswind and he lost directional control. The aircraft veered to the left across the runway surface and flipped inverted, resulting in substantial damage to the wings, wing struts, and fuselage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:47 MDT
Nearest AirportDouble Eagle Ii Airport (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length7398 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 18 105 Specia
Tail NumberN7265K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 18 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point5 C
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time00:47
Weather SourceWFAC