Accident Details
Date
Friday, September 16, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA455
Location
Reno, NV
Event ID
20110918X44853
Coordinates
39.498889, -119.768058
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ROBERTS LEON THOMAS TRUSTEE
Address
PO BOX 193
City
NOXON
State / Zip Code
MT 59853-0193
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during landing on runway 16R, in the tailwheel equipped airplane, he encountered a strong gust of wind. The airplane veered and subsequently ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and elevator. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA455