Accident Details
Date
Sunday, April 23, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA245
Location
Marsing, ID
Event ID
20170427X25525
Coordinates
43.569442, -116.776664
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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, the failure of the right main landing gear wheel, and a ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
17Y LLC
Address
24811 LEMP LN
City
PARMA
State / Zip Code
ID 83660-7285
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot in the tailwheel gear-equipped airplane reported that he setup for a wheel landing to an asphalt runway. During touch down the airplane bounced three times and the right landing gear wheel split into two pieces. The airplane ground looped to the left and exited the left side of the runway. The right wing tip and the elevator struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right elevator.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA17CA245