Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during a wheel landing, the airplane "yawed to the left" and he corrected with right rudder. He further reported that the airplane veered to the right and he applied the brakes and left rudder, but the main landing gear collapsed during the swerve and the airplane skidded to a stop on the runway.
The left wing sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that the left tailwheel connector cable was disconnected after the accident, but that the cable was connected during his preflight inspection.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA17CA094