Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 2, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA450
Location
Sugar Land, TX
Event ID
20110705X62747
Coordinates
29.620000, -95.653892
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
REQUIST JEFF
Address
110 SUTTER ST APT 11
City
TEHACHAPI
State / Zip Code
CA 93561-2427
Country
United States
Analysis
Following a cross-country flight, the pilot lost directional control of the tailwheel equipped airplane during the landing roll. The airplane exited the side of the runway and ground looped before coming to rest in an upright position. During the ground loop, the right wheel broke off and the right wing sustained substantial damage when it impacted the ground. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA450