# NTSB Accident NYC02LA128
> **Piper PA-16** · 2002-07-01 · Moneta, VA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC02LA128
- **Event ID:** 20020708X01063
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-07-01
- **Location:** Moneta, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.107776, -79.592498
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-16
- **Registration:** N5921H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The loss of a clip and subsequent loss of the spring on the right side of the tail wheel assembly, for undetermined reasons, which led to a loss of directional control.  A factor was the berm.

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