Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during a wheel landing, the airplane "yawed to the left," and he corrected with right rudder. He further reported that the airplane veered to the right and that he applied the brakes and left rudder, but the main landing gear collapsed during the swerve, and the airplane skidded to a stop on the runway.
The left wing sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that the left tailwheel connector cable was disconnected after the accident but that the cable was connected during his preflight inspection.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA17CA094 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Dec 8, 2016
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Kapolei, Hawaii
- Nearest airport
- Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) (JRF)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built STARDUSTER TOO SA300
- N-number
- N2822T
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2007
- 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.