Pilot Debrief

DAN JELINEK BACKCOUNTRY SUPERCUB near Douglas, WY — 2018-06-11

Final reportGAA18CA379
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Date
2018-06-11
Location
Douglas, WY, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
DAN JELINEK BACKCOUNTRY SUPERCUB
Registration
N7455
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s overcorrection with rudder during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff from a private, grass airstrip, the trim was not correctly adjusted. The airplane became airborne prematurely and then settled back onto the airstrip. The pilot applied too much right rudder and brake, and the airplane veered right. The airplane ground looped to the left, and the right wing impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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