Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
NTSB Number
CHI07CA297
Location
Gordon, NE
Event ID
20071018X01615
Coordinates
42.805831, -102.175003
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 the crosswind landing which resulted in the inadvertent ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MILSPEC WARBIRDS LLC
Address
PO BOX 1185
City
JENKS
State / Zip Code
OK 74037-1185
Country
United States
Analysis
The aircraft was substantially damaged during a crosswind landing. There were no injuries. The pilot stated that the aircraft landed in a three point attitude. He reported that there was a gusting crosswind and his use of rudder to enhance forward visibility caused the aircraft to lose directional control. The pilot stated that he added full power in an attempt to go around, but this caused the aircraft to ground loop.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI07CA297