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N221T accident description

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Crash location 34.991111°N, 78.880278°W
Nearest city Fayetteville, NC
35.052664°N, 78.878359°W
4.3 miles away
Tail number N221T
Accident date 19 Jun 2008
Aircraft type Piper PA-18-105
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot of the Piper PA-18-105 landed on runway 4. During landing roll out, the airplane ground looped to the right. The pilot then taxied the airplane from the runway to the ramp, and postaccident inspection revealed that the left wing and elevator had sustained substantial damage when they contacted the runway during the landing. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical anomalies. The reported wind at the airport, about the time of the accident, was from 200 degrees at 12 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll out.

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