Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA436
Location
Joplin, MO
Event ID
20090714X22723
Coordinates
37.151668, -94.498054
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 the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N96660
Make
TAYLORCRAFT
Serial Number
8960
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Analysis
The pilot reported that he made a normal wheel landing in the tail wheel equipped airplane. After the tail wheel settled onto the runway, the airplane veered to the right and hit a runway light when it departed the runway. The airplane encountered some soft, muddy terrain and it nosed over.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA436