Accident Details
Date
Sunday, October 19, 2008
NTSB Number
CEN09CA027
Location
Denton, TX
Event ID
20081020X44315
Coordinates
33.200279, -97.191947
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent "ground-loop."
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ALLMANN MARK F TRUSTEE
Address
17674 SE 297TH PL
City
KENT
State / Zip Code
WA 98042-5713
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported in a telephone interview that he planned to do proficiency landings during the early morning hours. During one of the landings, the wing began to lift and he was not able to regain directional control of the single-engine tail-wheel equipped airplane. The airplane then "ground-looped," and came to rest inverted on the runway. The pilot further reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures 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# CEN09CA027