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Substantial
None

Aviat A-1BS/N: 2387

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 28, 2007
NTSB Number
DEN07CA080
Location
Englwood, CO
Event ID
20070430X00477
Coordinates
39.572223, -104.849998
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AVIAT
Serial Number
2387
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2007
Model / ICAO
A-1BHUSK
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
A-1B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ROHR AVIATION LLC
Address
7374 S ALTON WAY STE 203
City
CENTENNIAL
State / Zip Code
CO 80112-2368
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, he landed the airplane on runway 17R (7,004 feet by 77 feet, asphalt) and noticed it was too far to the left of center line. He applied full right rudder and the airplane ground looped, impacting a snow bank. The right aileron and elevator were bent and broken. An examination of the airplane systems revealed no anomalies.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN07CA080