Summary
On June 11, 2018, a Dan Jelinek BACKCOUNTRY SUPERCUB (N7455) was involved in an incident near Douglas, WY. All 1 person 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 overcorrection with rudder during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff on a private, grass airstrip, the trim was not correctly adjusted. The airplane became airborne prematurely and then settled back onto the airstrip. The pilot applied too much right rudder and brake and the airplane veered to the right. The airplane ground looped to the left and the right wing impacted the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA18CA379. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7455.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s overcorrection with rudder during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff on a private, grass airstrip, the trim was not correctly adjusted. The airplane became airborne prematurely and then settled back onto the airstrip. The pilot applied too much right rudder and brake and the airplane veered to the right. The airplane ground looped to the left and the right wing impacted the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right 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# GAA18CA379