Accident Details
Date
Thursday, August 24, 2006
NTSB Number
SEA06CA170
Location
Auburn, WA
Event ID
20061004X01449
Coordinates
47.333332, -122.233329
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing roll in response to the student's loss of directional control, which resulted in a ground loop. A factor associated with the accident was the student's failure to maintain directional control.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
YOUNGER TYLER J
Address
8252 NORRIS RD
City
BAKERSFIELD
State / Zip Code
CA 93312-9705
Country
United States
Analysis
During the initial tailwheel and refresher flight training, the left seat owner/pilot lost control of the airplane on the landing roll. The subsequent delayed remedial action by the right seat instructor pilot resulted in the airplane ground looping, causing substantial damage to the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA06CA170