Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
NTSB Number
SEA07CA153
Location
Hailey, ID
Event ID
20070712X00929
Coordinates
43.512222, -114.303611
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll. A tailwind was a factor.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
JAROSAK PETER J
Address
703 MORTHLAND DR
City
VALPARAISO
State / Zip Code
IN 46383-6409
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during a downwind takeoff on runway 13, as he raised the tail of the aircraft, the wind pushed the aircraft up and to the left, pushing him off of the runway. While attempting to correct, the aircraft ground looped. The winds were reported from 340 degrees at eight knots. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft at the time of the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA07CA153