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
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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