Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN10CA086
Location
Houma, LA
Event ID
20091230X53911
Coordinates
29.566389, -90.660278
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.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HOOVER FRANK W
Address
3998 INDIAN TRL
City
DESTIN
State / Zip Code
FL 32541
Country
United States
Analysis
During the landing rollout the pilot was unable to arrest a swerve to the right and the tailwheel equipped airplane subsequently ground looped. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the pilot and passenger were able to exit the airplane unassisted. An examination of the airplane revealed that the wing spar sustained structural damage. In addition, no mechanical malfunction was identified with the airplane's flight control system.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA086