CURTISS WRIGHT TRAVEL AIR
San Diego, CA — August 30, 2009
Event Information
| Date | August 30, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA429 |
| Event ID | 20090830X05845 |
| Location | San Diego, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.81556, -117.13972 |
| Airport | Montgomery Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CURTISS WRIGHT |
| Model | TRAVEL AIR |
| 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 the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
Full Narrative
During the landing roll on runway 28 in crosswind conditions, the pilot said the airplane swerved to the left, ground looped and the main landing gear collapsed. The reported winds at the time of the accident were 180 degrees at 9 knots. He said that he inadvertently applied uneven pressure to the rudder pedals during the landing roll.
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.