Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
NTSB Number
ANC08CA070
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Event ID
20080625X00912
Coordinates
64.815277, -147.526382
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. Contributing to the accident was a gust of wind.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SHOULTYS SHAWN P
Address
PO BOX 106
City
DENALI PARK
State / Zip Code
AK 99755-0106
Country
United States
Analysis
The solo student pilot lost directional control of the airplane during landing, and the airplane ground-looped. The student pilot reported that during landing, a gust of wind picked up the right wing, and the left wing struck the runway. A certificated aircraft mechanic who inspected the airplane, said the left wing's par was bent during the ground-loop. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC08CA070