CubCrafters Inc CC11-160
Youngstown, OH — April 9, 2012
Event Information
| Date | April 9, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA238 |
| Event ID | 20120412X90856 |
| Location | Youngstown, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.96167, -80.67722 |
| Airport | PVT |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CubCrafters Inc |
| Model | CC11-160 |
| 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 loss of control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane on a private grass strip. After touchdown, the airplane encountered a gust of wind, which he stated caused the airplane to ground loop. During the ground loop, the airplane skidded into a tree. Postaccident examination showed the fuselage tubing structure was bent and deformed. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions prior to 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.