Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA17CA054
Location
Winnemucca, NV
Event ID
20161102X75459
Coordinates
40.896667, -117.805831
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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CLICK JUSTIN T
Address
3033 UNION ST
City
HOBART
State / Zip Code
IN 46342-1303
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right and he applied left rudder to stop the veer. Subsequently, the airplane continued to the right, ground looped, and the left wing impacted the runway.
The left aileron sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported no preaccident 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# GAA17CA054