Pilot Debrief

CUB CRAFTERS FX-3 near Hot Springs, MT — 2022-10-04

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Date
2022-10-04
Location
Hot Springs, MT, USA
Airport
S09
Aircraft
CUB CRAFTERS FX-3
Registration
N751AK
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, the airplane touched down in a three-point attitude and slightly ballooned. After the airplane touched down again, the airplane swerved to the left, started to rotate, and subsequently ground looped. The right wing and aileron were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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