Accident Details
Date
Monday, April 16, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA175
Location
Winslow, AZ
Event ID
20120419X54805
Coordinates
35.021667, -110.722778
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 did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
RIEDEL STEVEN J
Address
4297 KACHEMAK DR
City
HOMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99603-8101
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot said he purchased the airplane 3 days before the accident and was flying it from California to Connecticut. He was landing the airplane to purchase fuel. He said that the wind was variable at 3 to 6 knots, and generally a right crosswind. During touchdown, he overcorrected with rudder control and the airplane ground looped to the right. The left main landing gear failed, and the left wing was bent and wrinkled.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA175