Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runaway excursion and subsequent ground loop.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, he was landing with a light wind. Upon touchdown, the airplane veered to the left and the pilot applied right rudder control and brake, but the airplane exited the runway and ground looped. The right wing collided with the ground and sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR21LA274 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 7, 2021
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Independence, Oregon
- Nearest airport
- Independence State (7S5)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
CCX-2000
- N-number
- N536SJ
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2019
- 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.