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August 9, 2018 · Piper PA18 150 · N104CC

Raton, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 9, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Raton, NM
Aircraft
Piper PA18 150 (2002)
Tail Number
N104CC
Operator
Doss Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA480

The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the wheel landing in gusting wind conditions, the right main landing gear (MLG) touched down on the runway followed by the left MLG. During the landing roll, the airplane encountered a wind gust from the left. The airplane ground looped to the left, and the pilot applied full right rudder and brakes. However, the airplane exited the left side of the runway, and its right wing struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, the right aileron, and the right elevator. The pilot reported that the airport's windsocks indicated a 5- to 10-knot "right quartering headwind." The METAR located at the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 210° at 5 knots. The airplane landed on runway 25. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the wheel landing in gusting wind conditions, the right main landing gear touched down on the runway followed by the left main landing gear. During the landing roll, the airplane encountered a wind gust from the left. The airplane ground-looped to the left, and the pilot applied full right rudder and brake application. However, the airplane exited the left side of the runway and the airplane's right wing struck the ground. Substantial damage was sustained to the right wing, the right aileron, and the right elevator. The pilot reported that the airport's wind socks indicated a 5 to 10 knot "right quartering headwind." The METAR located at the airport reported that about the time of the accident, the wind was from 210° at 5 knots. The airplane landed on runway 25. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:25 MDT
Nearest AirportRaton Muni/Crews Field (0nm ESE)
Runway25
Runway Length4425 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA18 150
Tail NumberN104CC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDoss Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O360-C4P · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.32 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data