N80HY

Substantial
None

AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1BS/N: 2288

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 2, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA366
Location
Centennial, CO
Event ID
20100703X90846
Coordinates
39.570278, -104.849441
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor's delay in remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC
Serial Number
2288
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
A-1BHUSK
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
A-1B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BROOKS EUGENE D IV
Address
4581 S OLD HIGHWAY 31 W
City
CROSS PLAINS
State / Zip Code
TN 37049-4823
Country
United States

Analysis

The certified flight instructor (CFI) and private pilot student were conducting tailwheel certification training. During the third flight of the day, after practicing 3-point landings, the student pilot was performing an additional 3-point landing after having just practiced main wheel landings. The CFI described the pattern and approach as being normal. During roll out and while slowing the airplane began to drift left. The CFI called for right rudder and the airplane began drifting right of centerline. After calling for left rudder the CFI attempted to regain control using rudder and power. The airplane entered a violent turn to the left, exited the runway, and flipped over going down an embankment. The right wing spar and horizontal stabilizer were bent.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA366