Probable cause
The pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing rollout.
NTSB analysis
The pilot stated that he applied brakes on the landing roll out and lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane ground looped and veered to the left. The main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted the runway breaking the lower wing spar and damaging the wing tip. The pilot stated that he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA11CA351 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 17, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- New Castle, Pennsylvania
- Nearest airport
- New Castle Municipal Airport (UCP)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
BIRD CK
- N-number
- N914V
- Category
- Airplane
- 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.