Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 27, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA395
Location
Pittsburg, KS
Event ID
20090629X55926
Coordinates
37.449443, -94.731109
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 loss of directional control resulting in a ground-loop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CORVUS AVIATION INC
Address
585 LANSFAIRE AVE NW
City
CONCORD
State / Zip Code
NC 28027-6520
Country
United States
Analysis
The private pilot was receiving instruction in a tail-wheel equipped airplane from a certified flight instructor. The instructor gave the private pilot a simulated engine out while on the downwind leg for landing. The airplane touched down about mid-point on the runway, but during the landing roll the airplane started to turn left. The flight instructor was unable to correct the turn, and a "classic ground-loop" occurred.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA395