Pilot Debrief

CubCrafters Inc CC11-160 near Youngstown, OH — 2012-04-09

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Date
2012-04-09
Location
Youngstown, OH, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
CubCrafters Inc CC11-160
Registration
N441TC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane on a private grass strip. He stated that, after touchdown, the airplane encountered a gust of wind that caused the airplane to ground loop. During the ground loop, the airplane skidded into a tree. Postaccident examination showed that the fuselage tubing structure was bent and deformed. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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