N763LGPOST THORP T-182021-03-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

POST THORP T-18S/N: 460

Summary

On March 05, 2021, a Post THORP T-18 (N763LG) was involved in an accident near Indianapolis, IN. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA157. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N763LG.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 5, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA157
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Event ID
20210312102752
Coordinates
39.627600, -86.088000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
POST
Serial Number
460
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
THORP T-18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
THORP T-18

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GARDNER LESLIE
Address
120 W STATE ROAD 42
City
MOORESVILLE
State / Zip Code
IN 46158-6039
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA157