Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA548
Location
LANCASTER, TX
Event ID
20190904X15204
Coordinates
32.577499, -96.717498
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 failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9250T
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
50750
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ELAM KYLE P
Address
6414 LA MANGA DR
Status
Deregistered
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
TX 75248-2942
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during a three-point landing, the airplane veered left, ground looped left, exited the runway, and nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to right-wing lift strut and empennage.
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# GAA19CA548