Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, during landing in crosswind conditions, a wind gust "initiated" a ground loop, and the airplane exited the runway to the left.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 10 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 200° at 13 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The airplane landed on runway 12.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA18CA118 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Feb 5, 2018
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Kerrville, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Kerrville Muni/Louis Schreiner (ERV)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built JA30 SUPERSTOL
- N-number
- N726AD
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2014
- 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.