N4418

Substantial
None

CURTISS WRIGHT TRAVEL AIRS/N: 378

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 30, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA429
Location
San Diego, CA
Event ID
20090830X05845
Coordinates
32.815555, -117.139724
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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CURTISS WRIGHT
Serial Number
378
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1928
Model / ICAO
TRAVEL AIRC46
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
TRAVEL AIR 4000

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AEROSPACE TRUST MANAGEMENT LLC TRUSTEE
Address
1013 CENTRE RD STE 403A
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19805-1270
Country
United States

Analysis

During the landing roll on runway 28 in crosswind conditions, the pilot said the airplane swerved to the left, ground looped and the main landing gear collapsed. The reported winds at the time of the accident were 180 degrees at 9 knots. He said that he inadvertently applied uneven pressure to the rudder pedals during the landing roll.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA429