SILVAIRE 8

Texarkana, AR — September 28, 2017

Event Information

DateSeptember 28, 2017
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberGAA17CA575
Event ID20171103X11946
LocationTexarkana, AR
CountryUSA
Coordinates33.45000, -93.99639
AirportTEXARKANA RGNL-WEBB FIELD
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeSILVAIRE
Model8
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Full Narrative

According to a statement provided by the Federal Aviation Administration Inspector, the pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane stated that after touchdown the airplane veered sharply to the right, then the left, and subsequently ground looped. During the ground loop, the right wing, right horizontal stabilizer, and right elevator struck the ground.


The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the right wing.


The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.

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.

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