Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a ground loop.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing with a tailwind, the airplane ground looped to the right. Both landing gear collapsed, and the left wing struck the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about 37 minutes before the accident, the wind was variable at 4 knots. The same automated station reported that, about 23 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 170° at 6 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 03.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA19CA394 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 4, 2019
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Casper, Wyoming
- Nearest airport
- Casper/Natrona County Intl (CPR)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built CCX-2000
- N-number
- N941DM
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2018
- 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.