Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA034
Location
Kenai, AK
Event ID
20110519X72951
Coordinates
60.573055, -151.234451
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ACKERMAN DENNIS W
Address
13141 RIDGEWOOD RD
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99516-2938
Country
United States
Analysis
The private pilot reported that during landing the airplane ground-looped to the right, dragging the left wing on the ground. He said there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing during the ground-loop.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC11CA034