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 the landing roll, the airplane veered to the left. He added that he applied brakes, but the airplane continued to the left. Subsequently, the airplane ground looped to the left, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported that the winds were light and variable.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA17CA324 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 28, 2017
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Nearest airport
- Boca Raton (BCT)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built JUST AIRCRAFT SUPERS
- N-number
- N272SS
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2013
- 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.