AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1C-180 near McCall, ID — 2021-03-11

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, he was landing with a 12-knot crosswind. Upon touchdown, the airplane ground looped, and the right landing gear collapsed. Subsequently, the right wing impacted the ground and sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Loss of control on ground · Landing-landing roll

Evidence available

• Photos
• 2 docket documents

Docket documents2

• PILOT/OPERATOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT, NTSB FORM 6120.1form
• ACCIDENT PHOTOphotos

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