CUB CRAFTERS CC18-180
Prescott, AZ — March 31, 2018
Event Information
| Date | March 31, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA192 |
| Event ID | 20180331X52951 |
| Location | Prescott, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.65000, -112.42750 |
| Airport | ERNEST A LOVE FIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CUB CRAFTERS |
| Model | CC18-180 |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing after touching down with the left brake engaged. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that, during a training flight, upon landing, the tailwheel-equipped airplane bounced slightly. Subsequently, when the airplane touched back down it veered to the left. He added that, the student did not react immediately, so he added power and right rudder to correct. The airplane exited the left side of the runway, he added full right brake to avoid a visual approach slope indicator (VASI) light, and the airplane ground looped to the right.
The flight instructor added that the student had apparently touched down after the first bounce with the left brake engaged.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and aileron.
The flight instructor 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.