Accident Details
Date
Friday, April 27, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA187
Location
Coolidge, AZ
Event ID
20120428X74532
Coordinates
32.935832, -111.426391
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’s loss of directional control during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GLASS ROY L
Address
1562 VIVALDI ST
City
CARDIFF BY THE SEA
State / Zip Code
CA 92007-2346
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he was demonstrating stop-and-go takeoffs and landings to his passenger. During the second landing roll, the airplane began to swerve to the right. The pilot applied left rudder pedal and pulled the control stick aft. The airplane then ground looped to the left and came to rest upright. The rudder sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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# WPR12CA187