Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which, resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a tree.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, after landing on the grass airstrip, during the landing roll at a slow speed, the airplane veered to the left and ran off the runway. The right-wing was substantially damaged when it collided with a tree. 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 WPR21LA314 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 27, 2021
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Roseburg, Oregon
- Nearest airport
- George Felt Airport (5S1)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cubcrafters CCX-2000
- N-number
- N161BS
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2021
- 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.