Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 5, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA12CA351
Location
Umatilla, FL
Event ID
20120522X53206
Coordinates
28.924165, -81.651947
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 the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
CC11-160
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
CC11-160
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GARCIA APRIL M
Address
3901 WILD TURKEY LN
City
OKEECHOBEE
State / Zip Code
FL 34974-2164
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane stated that during the landing roll, the airplane veered left. He attempted to correct with right rudder, but the airplane continued to the left, and exited the left side of the runway into a ditch. The airplane's left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA351