CUB CRAFTERS INC CC11 100
Leonardtown, MD — April 20, 2017
Event Information
| Date | April 20, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA17CA162 |
| Event ID | 20170421X00504 |
| Location | Leonardtown, MD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.31472, -76.54667 |
| Airport | ST MARY'S COUNTY RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CUB CRAFTERS INC |
| Model | CC11 100 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control when he initiated a go-around.
Full Narrative
The private pilot, who was also the owner of the tailwheel-equipped airplane was landing after a local flight. The pilot stated that the airplane bounced during touchdown and he attempted a go-around, but the airplane veered to the left, resulting in a ground loop. During the ground loop, airplane's the right wing impacted runway lighting and sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane 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.