Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 13, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA429
Location
Joseph, OR
Event ID
20160815X44829
Coordinates
45.357223, -117.253334
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, which resulted in a runway excursion and damage to the left aileron and elevator.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N53331
Make
CONSOLIDATED VULTEE
Serial Number
1491
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LEWALLEN MARK L
Address
1200 NE 139TH AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
VANCOUVER
State / Zip Code
WA 98684-7353
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll he lost directional control, which resulted in a ground loop to the left, a runway excursion, both main landing gear collapse, and substantial damage to the airplane's left aileron and elevator.
The pilot reported that there were no pre impact 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# GAA16CA429