Summary
On April 09, 2012, a Cubcrafters INC CC11-160 (N441TC) was involved in an incident near Youngstown, OH. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's loss of control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
The pilot was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane on a private grass strip. After touchdown, the airplane encountered a gust of wind, which he stated caused the airplane to ground loop. During the ground loop, the airplane skidded into a tree. Postaccident examination showed the fuselage tubing structure was bent and deformed. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions prior to the accident.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN12CA238. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N441TC.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's loss of control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Analysis
The pilot was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane on a private grass strip. After touchdown, the airplane encountered a gust of wind, which he stated caused the airplane to ground loop. During the ground loop, the airplane skidded into a tree. Postaccident examination showed the fuselage tubing structure was bent and deformed. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA238