Accident Details
Date
Monday, April 28, 2014
NTSB Number
ANC14CA024
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Event ID
20140429X30350
Coordinates
64.808052, -147.862503
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 loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N77336
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
11778
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
8707 N LOOP WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
JUNEAU
State / Zip Code
AK 99801-9260
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was landing her tailwheel-equipped airplane on a dry, asphalt runway. During the landing roll, the airplane began to veer to the left. The pilot stated that she applied right rudder to correct for the veer, but over corrected, and the airplane ground looped, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies 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# ANC14CA024