Probable cause
The low spring tension of the rudder and tailwheel cable, which resulted in the loss of control as the airplane decelerated after landing.
NTSB analysis
The tailwheel-equipped airplane touched down in a 3-point attitude and aligned with the runway. As it slowed, it began drifting to the right. The flight instructor applied full left rudder and full left brake to no avail. The airplane went off the side of the runway, bounced, and ground looped to the right. The flight instructor stated that the spring tension was set too low on the rudder and tailwheel cable.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN12LA350 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 10, 2012
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Kremmling, Colorado
- Nearest airport
- Mc Elroy Airfield (K20V)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built Kokopelli SuperPacer
- N-number
- N8VX
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
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.