RITTER JOHN I S D S C
Kemmerer, WY — July 7, 2017
Event Information
| Date | July 7, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA400 |
| Event ID | 20170710X14152 |
| Location | Kemmerer, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.81583, -110.55583 |
| Airport | KEMMERER MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | RITTER JOHN I |
| Model | S D S C |
| 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced and, upon the second touchdown, veered to the right and ground looped. The airplane exited the runway and impacted a drainage ditch.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.