N954RDTHOMPSON RYAN L THOMPSON CRAFT2024-09-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

THOMPSON RYAN L THOMPSON CRAFTS/N: 2009

Summary

On September 01, 2024, a Thompson Ryan L THOMPSON CRAFT (N954RD) was involved in an incident near Port Angeles, WA. All 1 person 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 during the landing rollout, which resulted in a ground loop.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA301. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N954RD.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 1, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA301
Location
Port Angeles, WA
Event ID
20240910195090
Coordinates
48.120194, -123.499690
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
THOMPSON RYAN L
Serial Number
2009
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2009
Model / ICAO
THOMPSON CRAFTFEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
THOMPSON CRAFT

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KING JAMES E
Address
1006 W SPRUCE ST
City
PORT ANGELES
State / Zip Code
WA 98363-2331
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# WPR24LA301