Accident Details
Date
Friday, April 19, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA202
Location
Mesa, AZ
Event ID
20130418X85118
Coordinates
33.456390, -111.723609
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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2013
Model / ICAO
CC11-160
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
CC11-160
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
KISH INVESTMENTS LLC
Address
513 DAUNTLESS PL
City
CALDWELL
State / Zip Code
ID 83605-6226
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during an instructional flight in the tailwheel equipped airplane, upon touchdown, his application of right rudder control was too aggressive and the airplane subsequently ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, aileron, and elevator. 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# WPR13CA202