Accident Details
Date
Friday, July 7, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA400
Location
Kemmerer, WY
Event ID
20170710X14152
Coordinates
41.815834, -110.555831
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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LAZENBY GARY M
Address
PO BOX 233
City
GRANGEVILLE
State / Zip Code
ID 83530-0233
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced and, upon the second touchdown, veered to the right and ground looped. The airplane exited the runway and impacted a drainage ditch.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA17CA400