Cessna L19
New Braunfels, TX — October 17, 2019
Event Information
| Date | October 17, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA20CA046 |
| Event ID | 20191021X25252 |
| Location | New Braunfels, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.70583, -98.04333 |
| Airport | New Braunfels Rgnl |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | L19 |
| 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 pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground-loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during landing, the main landing gear touched down followed by the tailwheel, and the airplane veered left. He corrected with right rudder, but the airplane continued left, exited the runway to the left, and ground looped.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right elevator.
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.