Accident Details
Date
Sunday, May 28, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA324
Location
Boca Raton, FL
Event ID
20170530X94418
Coordinates
26.382223, -80.103614
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.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PAYROLL & ACCIDENT CONTROL SERVICES INC
Address
PO BOX 385
City
VIDALIA
State / Zip Code
GA 30475-0385
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, the airplane veered to the left. He added that he applied brakes, but the airplane continued to the left. Subsequently, the airplane ground looped to the left, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported that the winds were light and variable.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA17CA324