Elmwood CHRISTAVIA MK I
Roseburg, OR — May 10, 2019
Event Information
| Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA255 |
| Event ID | 20190510X95515 |
| Location | Roseburg, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.23944, -123.35583 |
| Airport | Roseburg Rgnl |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Elmwood |
| Model | CHRISTAVIA MK I |
| 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 landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, he made a three-point landing, but during the landing roll, the airplane veered right. Additionally, he reported that, his left rudder and brake application, "was not fast enough to arrest the progressive turn rate."
He then applied full power to regain directional control, but his corrective action was too slow, so he decided to go-around.
He then realized that the climb rate was too slow, so he decided to abort the takeoff. The airplane touched down and exited the right side of the runway, and subsequently ground-looped to the right. The left wing struck the ground and sustained substantial damage.
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.