Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA608
Location
Spearfish, SD
Event ID
20090926X40119
Coordinates
44.480278, -103.783058
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 takeoff roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ECKEL KENNETH W
Address
1930 GREEN VILLAGE DR
City
HERNANDO
State / Zip Code
MS 38632-7252
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was practicing wheel landings in a tailwheel-equipped airplane when the accident occurred. He reported that after his third landing he advanced engine power for another takeoff, but he lost directional control and the airplane subsequently ground looped. The aft fuselage and right elevator were substantially damaged during the ground loop. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA608