Accident Details
Date
Monday, April 9, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA238
Location
Youngstown, OH
Event ID
20120412X90856
Coordinates
40.961666, -80.677223
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's loss of control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N441TC
Make
CUBCRAFTERS INC
Serial Number
CC11-00203
Model / ICAO
CC11-160
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