NONE · Piper PA-18-150 · 2003-08-09 · Rapids, MT, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA03LA166
Event ID
20030814X01329
Type
Accident
Date
2003-08-09
Location
Rapids, MT, USA
Coordinates
45.611667, -109.105003
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-18-150
Registration
N115HP
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the landing gear tire valve stem and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The deflation of the tire and rough/uneven terrain were factors.