Aviat Husky A-1C-200 Ground Loops, Loses Tire on Landing in Springfield, MO

An Aviat Aircraft Inc. A-1C-200, registration N54AH, ground looped during landing at Springfield, Mo., on July 19, 2026. According to a Federal Aviation Administration incident notification, the aircraft's left tire detached during the event. No injuries were reported.

The National Transportation Safety Board has classified the incident as resulting in zero fatalities, though the aircraft sustained substantial damage. Details regarding the operator and the precise cause of the ground loop have not yet been released.

The NTSB and FAA typically investigate such incidents to determine whether mechanical failure, pilot technique, or environmental factors contributed to the loss of directional control. A ground loop — an uncontrolled rotation of an aircraft on the ground — is a known risk during landing in tailwheel-equipped aircraft such as the Husky.