FLIGHTWORKS CORP CAPELLA XS FW2C80TD
Hartselle, AL — March 23, 2018
Event Information
| Date | March 23, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA178 |
| Event ID | 20180323X13524 |
| Location | Hartselle, AL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.40722, -86.93305 |
| Airport | HARTSELLE-MORGAN COUNTY REGION |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | FLIGHTWORKS CORP |
| Model | CAPELLA XS FW2C80TD |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during a wheel landing, the airplane began to drift to the left while the tail was still in the air. He added that he added right rudder to no avail. He added that he "went to full power too late", the right wing struck the ground, and the airplane came to rest in a ditch to the left of the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right 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.