Pilot Debrief

CUB CRAFTERS CCX-2000 near Erie, CO — 2023-02-26

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Date
2023-02-26
Location
Erie, CO, USA
Airport
EIK
Aircraft
CUB CRAFTERS CCX-2000
Registration
N840T
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported executing a wheel landing in the tailwheel-equipped airplane. A “small bounce” after touch down caused the airplane to veer “slightly to the right.” The pilot subsequently over corrected and lost directional control resulting in a ground loop. The right wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He noted being ready with “slight and occasional” rudder inputs would likely have been more effective than the “strong and consistent” rudder pressure applied.

NTSB coding

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