UNIVERSAL GLOBE GC-1
Pacoima, CA — September 4, 2009
Event Information
| Date | September 4, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA440 |
| Event ID | 20090913X23940 |
| Location | Pacoima, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.25917, -118.41333 |
| Airport | Whiteman Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | UNIVERSAL |
| Model | GLOBE GC-1 |
| 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.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while landing, the airplane bounced and began drifting left. The pilot stated that he "overcorrected" with opposite control inputs and the airplane ground looped. Subsequently, the airplane exited the right side of the runway, struck a dirt berm, and both main landing gear collapsed. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the right wing was structurally damaged. The pilot reported no anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.
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.