Xtremeair GMBH XP-30/2002339 near Santa Ynez, CA — 2009-07-24

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped experimental airplane reported that he touched down too fast during the landing. He applied brake pressure and the airplane veered to the right; he then attempted to apply corrective control inputs and the airplane swerved to the left. The airplane then departed the runway surface and collided with a ditch, sustaining substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane’s engine or flight control systems, and that this was his first flight in the airplane.

NTSB coding

• Loss of control on ground · Landing-landing roll

Evidence available

• 1 docket document

Docket documents1

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form

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