Pilot Debrief

HOOVER FRANK RV-8 near Houma, LA — 2009-12-29

Final reportCEN10CA086
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Date
2009-12-29
Location
Houma, LA, USA
Airport
HUM
Aircraft
HOOVER FRANK RV-8
Registration
N17325
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

During the landing rollout the pilot was unable to arrest a swerve to the right and the tailwheel-equipped airplane subsequently ground-looped. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the pilot and passenger were able to exit the airplane unassisted. An examination of the airplane revealed that the wing spar sustained structural damage. No mechanical malfunction was identified with the airplane's flight control system.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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