Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 4, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA247
Location
Bellingham, WA
Event ID
20110604X70559
Coordinates
48.792778, -122.537498
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 rollout.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N118PS
Make
SIEBER PAUL P
Serial Number
009
Year Built
2003
Model / ICAO
NIEUPORT 11
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SNOWIE J ALLAN
Address
909 MARINE DR UNIT 103
Status
Deregistered
City
BELLINGHAM
State / Zip Code
WA 98225-8462
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that his traffic pattern approach and touchdown on the runway were normal. The pilot stated that he lost directional control during landing rollout in his conventional gear airplane as he was transitioning from rudder effectiveness to tailwheel steering. Thereafter, the airplane ground looped and nosed over, bending the rudder and firewall. The pilot also reported that no mechanical problems were experienced with his airplane during the mishap.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA247