Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
NTSB analysis
During the landing roll on runway 28 in crosswind conditions, the pilot said the airplane swerved to the left, ground looped and the main landing gear collapsed. The reported winds at the time of the accident were 180 degrees at 9 knots. He said that he inadvertently applied uneven pressure to the rudder pedals during the landing roll.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR09CA429 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 30, 2009
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- San Diego, California
- Nearest airport
- Montgomery Field (KMYF)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR
- N-number
- N4418
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Other work use
Other records under this N-number
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