Accident Details
Date
Sunday, November 18, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN13CA074
Location
Poplar Grove, IL
Event ID
20121127X60612
Coordinates
42.322331, -88.843639
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 while landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
POPLAR GROVE AIRMOTIVE INC
Address
11619 IL ROUTE 76
City
POPLAR GROVE
State / Zip Code
IL 61065-8827
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was practicing takeoff and landings on runway 12. During the landing roll, the airplane started to drift to the right and the pilot corrected with rudder. The airplane departed the runway to the right and struck a ditch. During the impact the nose landing gear assembly and propeller were bent. The left wing struck the ground resulting in substantial damage to the left wing spar. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported 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# CEN13CA074