Accident Details
Date
Sunday, December 8, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR14CA064
Location
San Carlos, CA
Event ID
20131210X02522
Coordinates
37.489955, -122.259696
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.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
COOPER STEVEN J
Address
570 EL CAMINO REAL 150-410
City
REDWOOD CITY
State / Zip Code
CA 94063
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that the landing, in a tailwheel equipped airplane, was uneventful. During the landing roll, he lost control of the airplane which ground looped to the right. The left wing and elevator impacted the ground and both sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# WPR14CA064