Accident Details
Date
Saturday, February 16, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA084
Location
Viroqua, WI
Event ID
20080321X00358
Coordinates
43.549827, -90.880142
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 not maintaining directional control during the landing and the ground loop the pilot encountered. A factor was the crosswind.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GOODSON DAVID
Address
3185 WEST CT
City
MILLBROOK
State / Zip Code
AL 36054-4366
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he applied engine power during a crosswind landing to regain directional control. He stated that he was unable to regain directional control. The tailwheel airplane ground looped and nosed over. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions reference the airplane during the accident flight.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA084