Summary
On October 12, 2017, a Dehavilland DHC 1 (N323WG) was involved in an incident near Cedartown, GA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
According to the pilot in the experimental, tailwheel-equipped airplane, when the tailwheel touched down during the landing roll, the right wing lifted, and the airplane veered to the left.
The airplane exited the left side of the runway and continued about 100ft down sloping terrain where it came to rest upright.
The pilot and passenger exited the airplane, and noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The pilot, using a fire extinguisher from the airplane, sprayed the area of the smoke. However, the airplane continued smoking.
The airplane was destroyed by a post-crash fire
The pilot reported that the wind was calm at the time of the accident.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA18CA011. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N323WG.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
According to the pilot in the experimental, tailwheel-equipped airplane, when the tailwheel touched down during the landing roll, the right wing lifted, and the airplane veered to the left.
The airplane exited the left side of the runway and continued about 100ft down sloping terrain where it came to rest upright.
The pilot and passenger exited the airplane, and noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The pilot, using a fire extinguisher from the airplane, sprayed the area of the smoke. However, the airplane continued smoking.
The airplane was destroyed by a post-crash fire
The pilot reported that the wind was calm at the time of the accident. The METAR nearest the accident airport, reported the same.
The pilot reported that there were 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# GAA18CA011