Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20CA297
Location
Givens Hot Springs, ID
Event ID
20200905X42225
Coordinates
43.416389, -116.706665
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
Pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GIST SALLY R
Address
3210 OAK RIDGE DR
City
HORSESHOE BAY
State / Zip Code
TX 78657-7026
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll in the tailwheel equipped airplane, as the tailwheel lifted off the ground, the airplane veered to the left. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control and the airplane ground looped. The right wing and horizontal stabilizer were substantially damaged.
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# WPR20CA297