Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
NTSB analysis
The pilot was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane in light crosswind conditions. He reported that after a three-point landing the airplane began to ground loop to the right. He applied left rudder to correct; however, the airplane ground looped to the right and exited the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and empennage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA22LA210 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 5, 2022
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Indiana, Pennsylvania
- Nearest airport
- Indiana County Airport (IDI)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built SUPER BEAR CSH-1
- N-number
- N371M
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1993
- 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.