Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
NTSB Number
SEA08CA076
Location
Livermore, CA
Event ID
20080306X00279
Coordinates
37.693332, -121.820274
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 inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SUTTON AIRCRAFT SALVAGE LLC
Address
13500 E JENSEN AVE
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-9430
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that after making a normal landing in a right crosswind of about 18 knots, the airplane ground looped to the right. The airplane sustained substantial damage as a result of its left wing impacting the runway's surface.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA08CA076