Summary
On December 29, 2009, a Hoover Frank RV-8 (N17325) was involved in an incident near Houma, LA. 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 during the landing roll.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN10CA086. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N17325.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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