Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank and yaw control during a go-around.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during touchdown, the airplane bounced, and he applied power to go around. He added that the "yaw factor" affected the go-around, and the left wing struck the runway, followed by the propeller, which resulted in the airplane cartwheeling off the runway to the left. The airplane stopped between hangars about 375 ft from the runway.
The left and right wings sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA17CA417 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 16, 2017
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Brenham, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Brenham Muni (11R)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built S1S
- N-number
- N714H
- 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.