Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA351
Location
Laurel, MT
Event ID
20090716X60000
Coordinates
45.705001, -108.759162
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 an attempted go-around from a landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4276M
Make
COX JOHN WILEY
Serial Number
1165
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Status
Deregistered
Country
United States
Analysis
While performing a series of touch-and-go landings, the pilot inadvertently allowed the tail wheel-equipped airplane to touch down with one wing lower than the other. Almost immediately after the airplane touched the surface, it suddenly veered toward the edge of the runway. The pilot therefore added power in an attempt to execute a go-around, but before he could get the airplane airborne, it departed the runway and impacted the adjacent terrain.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA351