Summary
On January 03, 2019, a Zlin Savage (N808JD) was involved in an incident near Prescott, AZ. 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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while practicing stop and go landings, the airplane touched down and immediately veered to the right. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder, however the airplane ground looped to the right and exited the right side of the runway. During the ground-loop the left wing struck the ground. The airplane subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift strut and wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
At the time of the accident the airplane was landing runway 21R with the wind direction heading of 070 at 4 knots.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA19CA112. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N808JD.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while practicing stop and go landings, the airplane touched down and immediately veered to the right. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder, however the airplane ground looped to the right and exited the right side of the runway. During the ground-loop the left wing struck the ground. The airplane subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift strut and wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
At the time of the accident the airplane was landing runway 21R with the wind direction heading of 070 at 4 knots.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA19CA112