N712YPAMERICAN LEGEND AIRCRAFT CO AL32021-03-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AMERICAN LEGEND AIRCRAFT CO AL3S/N: AL-1158

Summary

On March 27, 2021, a American Legend Aircraft Co AL3 (N712YP) was involved in an incident near Petaluma, CA. 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 while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA167. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N712YP.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 27, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA167
Location
Petaluma, CA
Event ID
20210421102956
Coordinates
38.257793, -122.605320
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 while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMERICAN LEGEND AIRCRAFT CO
Serial Number
AL-1158
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2010
Model / ICAO
AL3AT3P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
AL3

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RUSSELL JOHN K
Address
35 TROON DR
City
GRAFORD
State / Zip Code
TX 76449-5263
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# WPR21LA167