CANADIAN LIGHT ACFT SALES &SVC BUSHCADDY EXPLORER R
Charleston, WV — August 20, 2024
Event Information
| Date | August 20, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA356 |
| Event ID | 20240821194976 |
| Location | Charleston, WV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.37601, -81.59289 |
| Airport | WEST VIRGINIA INTL YEAGER |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CANADIAN LIGHT ACFT SALES &SVC |
| Model | BUSHCADDY EXPLORER R |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent landing gear collapse.
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.