AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1C-200
Casper, WY — August 19, 2011
Event Information
| Date | August 19, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR11CA396 |
| Event ID | 20110822X02138 |
| Location | Casper, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.90778, -106.46416 |
| Airport | Casper/Natrona County |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC |
| Model | A-1C-200 |
| 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 landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that following an uneventful landing in a tailwheel equipped airplane in light and variable wind conditions, the airplane suddenly pulled hard to the right. Despite his control inputs, the airplane ground looped. Subsequently, the left main landing gear collapsed, which resulted in structural damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.