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CUB CRAFTERS CC18-180 near Prescott, AZ — 2018-03-31

Final reportGAA18CA192
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Date
2018-03-31
Location
Prescott, AZ, USA
Airport
PRC
Aircraft
CUB CRAFTERS CC18-180
Registration
N540DM
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing after touching down with the left brake engaged. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

NTSB narrative

The flight instructor reported that, during a training flight, upon landing, the tailwheel-equipped airplane bounced slightly. Subsequently, when the airplane touched back down, it veered to the left. He added that the student did not react immediately, so he added power and right rudder to correct. The airplane exited the left side of the runway, the instructor added full right brake to avoid a visual approach slope indicator (VASI) light, and the airplane ground looped to the right. The flight instructor added that the student had apparently touched down after the first bounce with the left brake engaged. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and aileron. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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CUB CRAFTERS CC18-180 near Prescott, AZ — 2018-03-31 · Pilot Debrief