MONOCOUPE 110
Chandler, AZ — April 12, 2016
Event Information
| Date | April 12, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA190 |
| Event ID | 20160413X21239 |
| Location | Chandler, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.26917, -111.81111 |
| Airport | CHANDLER MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MONOCOUPE |
| Model | 110 |
| 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 incorrect installation of the tailwheel steering bungee, which resulted in a runway excursion and airplane nose over.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, after performing an initial test flight, during the landing roll the airplane rapidly veered right and the left wing struck the ground. The pilot reported that he overcorrected by applying full left rudder and the airplane exited the left side of the runway and nosed over. The pilot affirmed that prior to the flight he performed maintenance on the airplane to include the tail wheel single bungee steering system. The pilot reported that he installed the bungee incorrectly. The airplane sustained substantial both wings, the windshield and the fuselage.
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.