Spackman Avid Flyer
Casper, WY — November 2, 2012
Event Information
| Date | November 2, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA040 |
| Event ID | 20121114X04059 |
| Location | Casper, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.90472, -106.45861 |
| Airport | Casper/Natrona Intl Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Spackman |
| Model | Avid Flyer |
| 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.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that it was the tail-wheel equipped airplane’s first flight. He had circled above the traffic pattern for approximately one half hour before he entered the traffic pattern and conducted an uneventful approach and landing touchdown. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane ground looped, and the lower fuselage where the landing gears attach, was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations.
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.