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Substantial
None

MONOCOUPE 110 S/N: 5W47

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA190
Location
Chandler, AZ
Event ID
20160413X21239
Coordinates
33.269165, -111.811111
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 incorrect installation of the tailwheel steering bungee, which resulted in a runway excursion and airplane nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MONOCOUPE
Serial Number
5W47
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
110 M110
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
110 SPECIAL

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TAYLOR BENJAMIN L
Address
22001 BLUEGRASS RD
City
OTTUMWA
State / Zip Code
IA 52501-8569
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, after performing an initial test flight, during the landing roll the airplane rapidly veered right and the left wing struck the ground. The pilot reported that he overcorrected by applying full left rudder and the airplane exited the left side of the runway and nosed over. The pilot affirmed that prior to the flight he performed maintenance on the airplane to include the tail wheel single bungee steering system. The pilot reported that he installed the bungee incorrectly. The airplane sustained substantial both wings, the windshield and the fuselage.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA16CA190