Summary
On May 05, 2012, a Cubcrafters, INC CC11-160 (N3711T) was involved in an incident near Umatilla, FL. All 2 people 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 directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA12CA351. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3711T.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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