Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting wind conditions.
NTSB analysis
The pilot stated that during landing in gusting wind conditions, the tailwheel-equipped airplane lost rudder authority as it slowed down in the landing roll. A strong gust of wind caused the airplane to weather-vane and ground-loop. The right wing hit the ground and the right main landing gear collapsed which resulted in substantial damage to the right aileron. The pilot stated there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN20CA235 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 17, 2020
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Gypsom, Colorado
- Nearest airport
- Eagle County Rgnl (EGE)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cub Crafters CCX-2000-0086
- N-number
- N339KT
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2019
- 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.