Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 22, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA261
Location
Port Angeles, WA
Event ID
20140622X91948
Coordinates
48.118610, -123.493057
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 landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ROSS KAREN F
Address
626 PLANE LN
City
MARION
State / Zip Code
TX 78124-6536
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during landing with a crosswind in the tailwheel equipped airplane, a gust of wind hit the airplane which ground-looped to the right. The left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing, left aileron, and the left horizontal stabilizer were substantially damaged. 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# WPR14CA261