Pilot Debrief

CUB CRAFTERS INC CC18-180 near Bethel, AK — 2024-06-11

Final reportANC24LA050
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Date
2024-06-11
Location
Bethel, AK, USA
Airport
ABE
Aircraft
CUB CRAFTERS INC CC18-180
Registration
N187CC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while landing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, he lost directional control after the tailwheel contacted the runway surface, resulting in a ground loop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing rear spar, left aileron, and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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