Pilot Debrief

AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1B near West Jordan, UT — 2013-08-04

Final reportWPR13CA377
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Date
2013-08-04
Location
West Jordan, UT, USA
Airport
U42
Aircraft
AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1B
Registration
N211AM
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that following a normal three-point landing with a 30-degree left crosswind in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the nose of the airplane started to veer to the left. The pilot stated that he over corrected when he applied right rudder, and the airplane ground looped, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground. He added that he may have accidentally pressed the brake while applying right rudder. The right aileron and right wing were structurally damaged. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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