Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA016
Location
Anchorage, AK
Event ID
20110316X11524
Coordinates
61.208057, -149.839996
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 while landing, resulting in a ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HOLLAND ANDREW K
Address
37446 DUTCH LANDING LOOP
City
STERLING
State / Zip Code
AK 99672-9654
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane on a hard-surfaced runway, when a gust of wind lifted the left wing. The airplane ground looped to the left, striking the right wing on the runway. The airplane then exited the left side of the runway, hit a snow berm, and nosed over. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Substantial damage was sustained to the right wing and vertical stabilizer.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC11CA016