Tubbs S/Performance Air Inc PA-18-225
Denver, CO — April 16, 2019
Event Information
| Date | April 16, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA211 |
| Event ID | 20190416X40934 |
| Location | Denver, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.57000, -104.84944 |
| Airport | Centennial |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Tubbs S/Performance Air Inc |
| Model | PA-18-225 |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he made a three-point landing. During the landing roll, the airplane veered left, and he corrected with right rudder and right brake. Subsequently, the airplane ground-looped to the right, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing struck the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures 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.