Pilot Debrief

JOHN ESPE CRUISER near Buhl, ID — 2023-07-29

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Date
2023-07-29
Location
Buhl, ID, USA
Airport
U03
Aircraft
JOHN ESPE CRUISER
Registration
N314E
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a gusting tail wind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing, he encountered a gusting tail wind. While attempting to control the speed to prevent stall, the airplane veered to the left of the runway. The pilot applied right rudder in an attempt to correct this, resulting in a ground loop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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