Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane stated that, during the landing roll, the airplane veered left. He attempted to correct with right rudder, but the airplane continued to the left and exited the left side of the runway into a ditch. The airplane's left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA12CA351 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 5, 2012
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Umatilla, Florida
- Nearest airport
- Umatilla Municipal (X23)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cubcrafters, Inc CC11-160
- N-number
- N3711T
- 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.