Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the variable wind condition.
NTSB analysis
The pilot performed a wheel landing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane with variable wind conditions present. During the landing roll, the tail of the airplane began to settle as the airplane veered suddenly to the right. The pilot's efforts to correct the veer were unsuccessful and the airplane ground looped. Examination of the airplane revealed that the left main landing gear was underneath the fuselage and the outboard portion of the left wing was structurally damaged. The pilot stated there was no mechanical anomalies with the engine or flight control system at the time of the accident.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for SEA08CA148 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 31, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Ogden, Utah
- Nearest airport
- Ogden Hinkley Airport (KOGD)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Aviat A-1B
- N-number
- N172HY
- 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.