N335BECANADIAN LIGHT ACFT SALES &SVC BUSHCADDY EXPLORER R2024-08-20 NTSB Accident Report

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CANADIAN LIGHT ACFT SALES &SVC BUSHCADDY EXPLORER RS/N: BCLSA(AT)148

Summary

On August 20, 2024, a Canadian Light Acft Sales &svc BUSHCADDY EXPLORER R (N335BE) was involved in an incident near Charleston, WV. All 2 people 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 of the airplane while landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent landing gear collapse.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA356. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N335BE.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA356
Location
Charleston, WV
Event ID
20240821194976
Coordinates
38.376013, -81.592894
Nearest Airport
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 of the airplane while landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent landing gear collapse.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CANADIAN LIGHT ACFT SALES &SVC
Serial Number
BCLSA(AT)148
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
BUSHCADDY EXPLORER RAC4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
BUSHCADDY EXPLORER

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MURPHY LLOYD KEVIN
Address
502 SE 6TH ST
City
BLANCHARD
State / Zip Code
OK 73010-5264
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# ERA24LA356