Summary
On May 29, 2009, a Johnston Coyt E T-18 (N118TX) was involved in an accident near Granbury, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
On May 29, 2009, at 2208 central daylight time, N118TX, an experimental Thorpe T-18, was substantially damaged after a loss of control while landing at Pecan Plantation Airport (0TX1), Granbury, Texas. The private pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.
The airplane wreckage was examined on August 6, 2009, under the supervision of the Safety Board. The airplane came to rest inverted as a result of the accident and subsequently sustained substantial damage to the wings and the vertical stabilizer.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN09LA329. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N118TX.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On May 29, 2009, at 2208 central daylight time, N118TX, an experimental Thorpe T-18, was substantially damaged after a loss of control while landing at Pecan Plantation Airport (0TX1), Granbury, Texas. The private pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.
The airplane wreckage was examined on August 6, 2009, under the supervision of the Safety Board. The airplane came to rest inverted as a result of the accident and subsequently sustained substantial damage to the wings and the vertical stabilizer. No pre-mishap mechanical deficiencies were noted with the airplane or the engine.
A review of the airplane maintenance logbook revealed that the last condition inspection was completed on September 30, 2008, at a tachometer time of 240.48.
The pilot sustained serious injuries as a result of the accident and NTSB form 6120.1, Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report, had not been submitted at the time this report was completed.
The weather at Granbury Regional Airport, approximately 9 miles northwest of the accident site, at 2224, was reported as winds from 110 degrees at 3 knots, visibility 10 miles, scattered clouds at 7,500 feet, temperature 32 degrees Celsius, 11 degrees Celsius, and a barometric pressure setting of 30.02 inches.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09LA329