AVIAT A1-A
West Jordon, UT — December 19, 2009
Event Information
| Date | December 19, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA088 |
| Event ID | 20091219X54844 |
| Location | West Jordon, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.61945, -111.99277 |
| Airport | South Valley Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AVIAT |
| Model | A1-A |
| 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 of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while on final approach a crosswind gust pushed the nose of the airplane to the left. The pilot corrected back to the runway centerline and, after landing, a wind gust turned the tail and the airplane ground-looped. During the ground loop, the left wing touched the ground and the left gear collapsed. The undercarriage of the airplane where the left main gear attaches to the fuselage sustained substantial damage.
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.