| Crash location | 43.350278°N, 76.387777°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect. |
| Nearest city | Fulton, NY
42.558687°N, 74.442920°W 112.5 miles away |
| Tail number | N4534H |
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| Accident date | 05 May 2018 |
| Aircraft type | Piper Pa 15 |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while landing in crosswind conditions, the airplane ground looped to the right.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation system at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 260° at 10 knots. The pilot landed on runway 24.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.