Pilot Debrief

HELIO H-295 near Clemson, SC — 2009-02-09

Final reportERA09CA165
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Date
2009-02-09
Location
Clemson, SC, USA
Airport
CEU
Aircraft
HELIO H-295
Registration
N99PM
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that while landing on runway 07 with the wind from 160 degrees at 5 knots gusting to 20 knots, he performed a wheel landing then lowered the tailwheel. As the tailwheel contacted the runway, the airplane yawed to the right and ground looped resulting in damage to the left wing, left aileron, and left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot did not report any mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

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