Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, after a three-point landing, during the landing roll, the airplane veered right and ground looped, and the right wing impacted the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA19CA235 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 27, 2019
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Nearest airport
- Smith Reynolds (INT)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Night
Amateur-built DEUCE
- N-number
- N19RG
- 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.