Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
NTSB analysis
During the landing roll, the tailwheel-equipped airplane bounced once then veered to the left. The pilot applied right rudder but was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane exited the runway and ground looped, which resulted in separation of the right main landing gear and substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN24LA043 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Nov 21, 2023
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Nearest airport
- Chippewa Valley Regional Airpo (EAU)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built Four
- N-number
- N274LC
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2023
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Flight test
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.