CubCrafters Inc CC11-160
Mesa, AZ — April 19, 2013
Event Information
| Date | April 19, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA202 |
| Event ID | 20130418X85118 |
| Location | Mesa, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.45639, -111.72361 |
| Airport | Falcon Field Airport |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 during an instructional flight in the tailwheel equipped airplane, upon touchdown, his application of right rudder control was too aggressive and the airplane subsequently ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, aileron, and elevator. The pilot reported no preimpact 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.