Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 30, 2007
NTSB Number
SEA07CA192
Location
Palm Springs, CA
Event ID
20070723X01004
Coordinates
33.829723, -116.506668
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 landing which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2007
Model / ICAO
CC11-100
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
CC11-100
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PERKINS MARK
Address
79017 GERKING FLAT RD
City
ATHENA
State / Zip Code
OR 97813-6009
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on runway 31R. During the landing, the airplane veered from the runway and groundlooped, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported about 3,000 hours total time, with 30 hours in the airplane make and model. He stated that no mechanical malfunctions occurred to result in the loss of directional control.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA07CA192