Accident Details
Date
Monday, June 4, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA341
Location
Houston, TX
Event ID
20120605X94513
Coordinates
29.935556, -95.639442
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 failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
FOWLER FLYERS INC
Address
611 W PITKIN AVE
City
FOWLER
State / Zip Code
CO 81039-1067
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that on landing the airplane encountered a gust of wind and veered left. He stated that he lost control and ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial fuselage damage at the left landing gear attachment. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions. The airport routine weather report showed the wind as 230 degrees at 3 knots about the time of 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# CEN12CA341