Probable cause
A loss of directional control during the landing roll.
NTSB analysis
At the conclusion of an uneventful local flight, the pilot was preparing to land the airplane. During the landing approach, the air traffic control tower advised of the wind conditions, which were a 60-degree left quartering headwind at 9 knots, gusting to 12 knots. The pilot described that he landed the airplane straight and on the centerline of the runway. The pilot reported that shortly after touching down, the airplane veered left and then ground looped to the right. During the accident sequence the left main landing gear collapsed, the airplane departed the left side of the runway, and the left wing impacted the ground substantially damaging it.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA24LA202 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 28, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Nearest airport
- Northeast Philadelphia (PNE)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built MUSTANG II
- N-number
- N1855M
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2013
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.