Pilot Debrief

SIEBER PAUL P NIEUPORT 11 near Bellingham, WA — 2011-06-04

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Date
2011-06-04
Location
Bellingham, WA, USA
Airport
BLI
Aircraft
SIEBER PAUL P NIEUPORT 11
Registration
N118PS
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that his traffic pattern approach and touchdown on the runway were normal. The pilot stated that he lost directional control during landing rollout in his conventional gear airplane as he was transitioning from rudder effectiveness to tailwheel steering. Thereafter, the airplane ground looped and nosed over bending the rudder and firewall. The pilot also reported that no mechanical problems were experienced with his airplane during the mishap.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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