Summary
On July 06, 2025, a Thorp T18 (N18CH) was involved in an incident near Lake Elmo, MN. 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 obstacle clearance during the go-around, that resulted in the tailwheel impacting a taxiway sign, a subsequent loss of control due to the damaged tailwheel, and a runway excursion during the landing.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA246. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N18CH.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the go-around, that resulted in the tailwheel impacting a taxiway sign, a subsequent loss of control due to the damaged tailwheel, and a runway excursion during the landing.
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# CEN25LA246