Englwood, CO, USA
N777HY
Aviat A-1B
During the landing roll the pilot noticed the airplane was too far to the left of center line. He applied full right rudder and the airplane ground looped, impacting a snow bank, and causing substantial damage. An examination of the airplane systems revealed no anomalies.
According to the pilot, he landed the airplane on runway 17R (7,004 feet by 77 feet, asphalt) and noticed it was too far to the left of center line. He applied full right rudder and the airplane ground looped, impacting a snow bank. The right aileron and elevator were bent and broken. An examination of the airplane systems revealed no anomalies.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a ground loop.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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