Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 19, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA396
Location
Casper, WY
Event ID
20110822X02138
Coordinates
42.907775, -106.464164
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 landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GERWIEN RONNIE D
Address
850 BLACKTAIL RD
City
LAKESIDE
State / Zip Code
MT 59922-9625
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that following an uneventful landing in a tailwheel equipped airplane in light and variable wind conditions, the airplane suddenly pulled hard to the right. Despite his control inputs, the airplane ground looped. Subsequently, the left main landing gear collapsed, which resulted in structural damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no 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# WPR11CA396