SCHAUER WILLIAM A JR STARDUSTER TOO SA300
Kapolei, HI — December 8, 2016
Event Information
| Date | December 8, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA094 |
| Event ID | 20161213X70014 |
| Location | Kapolei, HI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 21.30722, -158.07028 |
| Airport | KALAELOA (JOHN RODGERS FIELD) |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHAUER WILLIAM A JR |
| Model | STARDUSTER TOO SA300 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during a wheel landing, the airplane "yawed to the left" and he corrected with right rudder. He further reported that the airplane veered to the right and he applied the brakes and left rudder, but the main landing gear collapsed during the swerve and the airplane skidded to a stop on the runway.
The left wing sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that the left tailwheel connector cable was disconnected after the accident, but that the cable was connected during his preflight inspection.
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.