Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 8, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA327
Location
Gulkana, AK
Event ID
20190610X11943
Coordinates
62.154998, -145.454437
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's loss of airplane control just before touchdown in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in ground loop after touchdown.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WALTHER NEWELL A
Address
3100 E PALMDALE DR
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-6036
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that just before touchdown, a wind gust lifted the left wing and the right wing impacted the runway. The right wheel touched down and the airplane ground looped to the left.
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# GAA19CA327