Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA288
Location
Sand Point, ID
Event ID
20140710X31153
Coordinates
48.299446, -116.559997
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 of the airplane during taxi.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PHILLABAUM STEPHEN D
Address
2121 W DENISON RD
City
DEER PARK
State / Zip Code
WA 99006-9333
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported while taxiing a tailwheel equipped airplane from the runway, the airplane began to turn left. The pilot applied opposite rudder however, the turn sharpened and he "aggressively" applied the right brake which resulted in a ground loop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing when the left main landing gear collapsed. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failure 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# WPR14CA288