Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 4, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA251
Location
Dowagiac, MI
Event ID
20240708194629
Coordinates
41.993703, -86.122817
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 and flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop with the left main landing gear axle failing, a runway excursion, and impact with the ground.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
COULTER ROBERT
Address
1738 WILBER ST
City
SOUTH BEND
State / Zip Code
IN 46628-3256
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# CEN24LA251