Accident Details
Date
Thursday, November 30, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA24LA052
Location
Martinsville, VA
Event ID
20231201193457
Coordinates
36.630427, -80.017605
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a wheel landing in crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop on the runway.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BEACH NESTOR W
Address
471 RIDGE OAK DR SE
City
COPPER HILL
State / Zip Code
VA 24079-2690
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# ERA24LA052