Pilot Debrief

LEROUX JOHN F CCX-1865 near Carson City, NV — 2018-10-21

Final reportGAA19CA031
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Date
2018-10-21
Location
Carson City, NV, USA
Airport
CXP
Aircraft
LEROUX JOHN F CCX-1865
Registration
N401WY
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he was in the second airplane of a formation flight. During the landing roll, the airplane veered left, ground looped, and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and aileron. 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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Docket documents3

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