AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1B
Casper, WY — July 19, 2010
Event Information
| Date | July 19, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA358 |
| Event ID | 20100719X45005 |
| Location | Casper, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.90778, -106.46416 |
| Airport | Casper/Natrona County Intl. |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC |
| Model | A-1B |
| 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 landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after two uneventful wheel landings in a tailwheel-equipped airplane he attempted a three point landing. During touchdown the pilot reported he was “carrying too much speed” and “lost control” of the airplane. The airplane exited the right side of the runway and ground looped. During the accident sequence, the left wing struck the ground and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident. At the time of the accident, the airport’s automated weather system reported the wind as calm.
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.