Accident Details
Date
Friday, March 29, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA223
Location
Roswell, NM
Event ID
20130409X05051
Coordinates
33.300834, -104.525001
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 on the landing roll after encountering a gust of wind, which resulted in a ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LAWYERS REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC
Address
PO BOX 1
City
HONDO
State / Zip Code
NM 88336-0001
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot said he encountered a gust of wind during the landing roll out and the tail wheel-equipped airplane ground-looped. The left wing, left horizontal stabilizer, and the left elevator were substantially damaged. The pilot reported there were no mechanical deficiencies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane or engine.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA223