Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during landing with a slight crosswind, he was unable to maintain directional control and the airplane ground looped to the right, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. He reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation and that the accident may have been prevented with better control of the rudder and differential braking.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN22LA028 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Oct 29, 2021
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Greeley, Colorado
- Nearest airport
- Greeley-Weld County (GXY)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC
- N-number
- N125WB
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2008
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
Other records under this N-number
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