Pilot Debrief

PARKS FOKKER D-VII REPLICA near Englewood, CO — 2025-08-22

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Date
2025-08-22
Location
Englewood, CO, USA
Airport
KAPA
Aircraft
PARKS FOKKER D-VII REPLICA
Registration
N18852
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A malfunction of the tailwheel which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing roll the tailwheel malfunctioned, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the upper left wing and lower right wing. The pilot submitted a photo taken just before touch down that showed the tailwheel not locked into position and was deflected to the left as the rudder was deflected to the right.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • Photos
  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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