Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 26, 2007
NTSB Number
SEA07CA215
Location
Chino, CA
Event ID
20070824X01239
Coordinates
33.974445, -117.636390
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 landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
305-C
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
305C (0-1E)
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
COLORADO MUSTANG SPECIALISTS INC
Address
2555 PIGGOTT RD
City
STRASBURG
State / Zip Code
CO 80136-7601
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he had been cleared to land on runway 26R and he set up for a normal landing. He then reported that as he touched down everything seemed normal, when suddenly the airplane ground-looped to the right, substantially damaging the landing gear and fuselage.
The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft at the time of the accident.
The weather was clear and the winds were from 290 degrees at 5 knots.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA07CA215