Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that as the tailwheel-equipped airplane touched down it began to veer to the left. The pilot added full right rudder and tapped the right brake; however, the airplane ground-looped and exited the runway into the dirt. The right wing struck the ground and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR10CA378 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 31, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Caldwell, Idaho
- Nearest airport
- Caldwell Industrial Airport (KEUL)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built SUPERIOR CUB
- N-number
- N97RP
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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