Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and damage to the left aileron and elevator.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll he lost directional control, which resulted in a ground loop to the left, a runway excursion, both main landing gear collapse, and substantial damage to the airplane's left aileron and elevator.
The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA16CA429 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 13, 2016
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Joseph, Oregon
- Nearest airport
- Joseph State (JSY)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Consolidated Vultee BT13
- N-number
- N53331
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1941
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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