N335BE

Substantial
None

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

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA356
Location
Charleston, WV
Event ID
20240821194976
Coordinates
38.376013, -81.592894
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