PORTER JAMES GRANT SUPERIOR CUB
Caldwell, ID — July 31, 2010
Event Information
| Date | July 31, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA378 |
| Event ID | 20100802X32728 |
| Location | Caldwell, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.63833, -116.63472 |
| Airport | Caldwell Industrial Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PORTER JAMES GRANT |
| Model | SUPERIOR CUB |
| 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 as the tail wheel-equipped airplane touched down it began to veer to the left. The pilot added full right rudder and tapped the right brake; however, the airplane ground looped and exited the runway into the dirt. The right 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.
In a written statement, the pilot reported that the accident could have been prevented by receiving additional instruction with a certificated flight instructor in the airplane make and model.
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.