Summary
On July 31, 2010, a Porter James Grant SUPERIOR CUB (N97RP) was involved in an incident near Caldwell, ID. All 1 person 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 landing.
The pilot reported that as the tail wheel-equipped airplane touched down it began to veer to the left. The pilot added full right rudder and tapped the right brake; however, the airplane ground looped and exited the runway into the dirt. The right wing struck the ground and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident.
In a written statement, the pilot reported that the accident could have been prevented by receiving additional instruction with a certificated flight instructor in the airplane make and model.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR10CA378. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N97RP.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that as the tail wheel-equipped airplane touched down it began to veer to the left. The pilot added full right rudder and tapped the right brake; however, the airplane ground looped and exited the runway into the dirt. The right wing struck the ground and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident.
In a written statement, the pilot reported that the accident could have been prevented by receiving additional instruction with a certificated flight instructor in the airplane make and model.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA378