Summary
On December 19, 2009, a Aviat A1-A (N17HY) was involved in an incident near West Jordon, UT. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
The pilot reported that while on final approach a crosswind gust pushed the nose of the airplane to the left. The pilot corrected back to the runway centerline and, after landing, a wind gust turned the tail and the airplane ground-looped. During the ground loop, the left wing touched the ground and the left gear collapsed. The undercarriage of the airplane where the left main gear attaches to the fuselage sustained substantial damage.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR10CA088. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N17HY.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that while on final approach a crosswind gust pushed the nose of the airplane to the left. The pilot corrected back to the runway centerline and, after landing, a wind gust turned the tail and the airplane ground-looped. During the ground loop, the left wing touched the ground and the left gear collapsed. The undercarriage of the airplane where the left main gear attaches to the fuselage sustained substantial damage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA088