Pilot Debrief

UNIVERSAL GLOBE GC-1 near Pacoima, CA — 2009-09-04

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Date
2009-09-04
Location
Pacoima, CA, USA
Airport
WHP
Aircraft
UNIVERSAL GLOBE GC-1
Registration
N2345B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while landing the airplane bounced and began drifting left. The pilot stated that he "overcorrected" with opposite control inputs and the airplane ground-looped. Subsequently, the airplane exited the right side of the runway, struck a dirt berm, and both main landing gear collapsed. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the right wing was structurally damaged. The pilot reported no anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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