Pilot Debrief

AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1B near Casper, WY — 2010-07-19

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Date
2010-07-19
Location
Casper, WY, USA
Airport
KCPR
Aircraft
AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1B
Registration
N115XT
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 after two uneventful wheel landings in a tailwheel-equipped airplane he attempted a three point landing. During touchdown the pilot reported he was “carrying too much speed” and “lost control” of the airplane. The airplane exited the right side of the runway and ground looped. During the accident sequence, the left wing struck the ground and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident. At the time of the accident, the airport’s automated weather system reported the wind as calm.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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