Accident Details
Date
Sunday, August 12, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA354
Location
Napa, CA
Event ID
20120813X65017
Coordinates
38.213054, -122.280555
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 inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CARTER JASON
Address
PO BOX 5440
City
SONORA
State / Zip Code
CA 95370-2440
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that while landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane in a slight crab, it bounced on touchdown. She was unable to maintain directional control and the airplane veered off of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. 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# WPR12CA354