Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR11CA014
Location
Palm Springs, CA
Event ID
20101013X62218
Coordinates
33.829444, -116.506668
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DESERT FLIGHT ACADEMY INC
Address
358 POOL ROCK SHORES LN
City
HENDERSON
State / Zip Code
NC 27537-6427
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was landing the tail wheel-equipped airplane on runway 31R. The pilot stated that during the landing, he encountered a crosswind, the left wingtip touched the runway, and the airplane ground looped. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions. Post accident examination of the airplane revealed damage to the left aileron and a wing rib. Approximately 15 minutes after the accident, the wind was reported from 130 degrees at 4 knots.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA014