Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot did not maintain directional control during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
According to the pilot, he had been practicing takeoffs and landings, in the tailwheel-equipped airplane. Upon landing the airplane touched down a little hard and veered to the left. He applied full right rudder and right brake and the airplane came to rest at the edge of the runway. During the accident sequence the airplane struck the right wing on the runway which resulted in substantial damage to a right wing rib and aileron. Examination of the airplane revealed no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures 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# ERA12CA168