GLENROCK, WY, USA
N1851P
PIPER PA-18-150
THE PRIVATE PLT PLANNED A TAKEOFF FROM THE UNIMPROVED RANCH RWY FOR A LOCAL FLT. ELEVATOR TRIM WAS NOT SET FOR TAKEOFF ACCORDING TO THE PLT. WHEN THE TAILWHEEL CAME UP DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE ACFT SWERVED LEFT, AND THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT WITH RUDDER. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST. A GROUND LOOP RESULTED IN WING CONTACT WITH THE RWY. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE RIGHT WING AND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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