Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
NTSB analysis
The private pilot lost control of the experimental single-engine airplane during landing, resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer. Examination of the airplane and engine revealed no preaccident discrepancies.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN09LA329 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 29, 2009
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Granbury, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Pecan Plantation (0TX1)
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Serious injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built T-18
- N-number
- N118TX
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.