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March 9, 2024 · Piper PA-11 · N78659
Death Valley, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 9, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Death Valley, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-11 (1947)
Tail Number
N78659
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR24LA107
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing rollout and as the airplane slowed, rudder inputs became less effective. The airplane began to veer to the left, then departed the left side of the runway and ground looped. The airplane struck a runway sign located approximately 30 ft from the runway, and the fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, resulting in a ground loop and runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing rollout and as the airplane slowed, rudder inputs became less effective. The airplane began to veer to the left, then departed the left side of the runway and ground looped. The airplane struck a runway sign located approximately 30 ft from the runway, and the fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:39 PST
Nearest AirportFurnace Creek (0nm S)
Runway33
Runway Length3065 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-11
Tail NumberN78659
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 9 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 F / 9 F
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time09:53
Weather SourceWFAC