Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR13CA202

Mesa, AZ, USA

Aircraft #1

N924JS

CubCrafters Inc CC11-160

Analysis

The pilot reported that upon touchdown in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, his application of right rudder control was too aggressive and the airplane ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, aileron, and elevator. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

The pilot reported that during an instructional flight in the tailwheel equipped airplane, upon touchdown, his application of right rudder control was too aggressive and the airplane subsequently ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, aileron, and elevator. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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