KOONS DONALD H CYGNET
Zanesville, OH — May 31, 2016
Event Information
| Date | May 31, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA274 |
| Event ID | 20160602X80041 |
| Location | Zanesville, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.00722, -82.01250 |
| Airport | PARR |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | KOONS DONALD H |
| Model | CYGNET |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll in crosswind conditions the airplane veered off the runway to the left. The pilot further reported that in order to avoid hitting a drainage ditch he "braked too hard" and subsequently the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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.