Cessna 140A
Lowman, ID — August 16, 2008
Event Information
| Date | August 16, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | SEA08CA186 |
| Event ID | 20080908X01412 |
| Location | Lowman, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.14222, -115.31445 |
| Airport | Warm Springs Creek Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 140A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
After touching down on the grass/turf airstrip in a tail wheel equipped airplane, the pilot failed to maintain directional control. As the pilot was attempting to regain control of the airplane, it ground looped, resulting in the collapse of one of the main landing gear legs. In addition to the collapse of the landing gear leg, the accident sequence resulted in the bending of internal structure of the right wing. According to the pilot, there were no issues with the flight controls or the tail wheel steering system.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.