Probable cause
A malfunction of the tailwheel which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing roll the tailwheel malfunctioned, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the upper left wing and lower right wing. The pilot submitted a photo taken just before touch down that showed the tailwheel not locked into position and was deflected to the left as the rudder was deflected to the right.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN25LA333 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 22, 2025
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Englewood, Colorado
- Nearest airport
- Centennial (KAPA)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built FOKKER D-VII REPLICA
- N-number
- N18852
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1979
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Positioning
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.