Accident Details
Date
Sunday, July 29, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA530
Location
Edgewood, NM
Event ID
20180904X70853
Coordinates
35.094722, -106.163330
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
SHAPNEK LAWRENCE R
Address
PO BOX 552
City
CEDAR CREST
State / Zip Code
NM 87008-0552
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane ground looped to the left.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and right elevator.
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# GAA18CA530