Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop.
NTSB analysis
The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he made a three-point landing. During the landing roll, the airplane veered left, and he corrected with right rudder and right brake. Subsequently, the airplane ground looped to the right, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing struck the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar.
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 GAA19CA211 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 16, 2019
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Denver, Colorado
- Nearest airport
- Centennial (APA)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built PA-18-225
- N-number
- N755K
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2005
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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