CESSNA L-19E
Lancaster, TX, September 1, 2012
Event Information
| Date | September 1, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Lancaster, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.57750, -96.71750 |
| Airport | Lancaster Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA614 |
| Event ID | 20120907X24431 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | L-19E |
| Registration # | N4431F |
| Operator | Brian I. Hague |
| Owner | Brian I. Hague |
| 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 the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed the tailwheel equipped airplane on the main wheels and upon slowing to about 20 mph, lowered the tailwheel to the runway. The airplane veered to the right, and the pilot attempted to control the direction by applying the left brake. He “overcorrected” to the left, and the airplane ground looped and veered off the left side of the runway. The inspection of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot stated that he should have maintained directional control by adding power instead of applying the left brake. He reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane prior to the ground loop.
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.