Pilot Debrief

CURTISS WRIGHT TRAVEL AIR near San Diego, CA — 2009-08-30

Final reportWPR09CA429
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Date
2009-08-30
Location
San Diego, CA, USA
Airport
KMYF
Aircraft
CURTISS WRIGHT TRAVEL AIR
Registration
N4418
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

During the landing roll on runway 28 in crosswind conditions, the pilot said the airplane swerved to the left, ground looped and the main landing gear collapsed. The reported winds at the time of the accident were 180 degrees at 9 knots. He said that he inadvertently applied uneven pressure to the rudder pedals during the landing roll.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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