Aviat A-1B
Ogden, UT — May 31, 2008
Event Information
| Date | May 31, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | SEA08CA148 |
| Event ID | 20080623X00894 |
| Location | Ogden, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.19584, -112.01195 |
| Airport | Ogden Hinkley Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Aviat |
| 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 | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the variable wind condition.
Full Narrative
The pilot performed a wheel landing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane with variable wind conditions present. During the landing roll, the tail of the airplane began to settle as the airplane veered suddenly to the right. The pilot's efforts to correct the veer were unsuccessful and the airplane ground looped. Examination of the airplane revealed that the left main landing gear was underneath the fuselage and the outboard portion of the left wing was structurally damaged. The pilot stated there was no mechanical anomalies with the engine or flight control system at the time of 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.