Probable cause
The pilot’s inadequate flare and subsequent loss of airplane control during landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during landing the airplane bounced, and he elected to go-around. Full power was applied, and a left turn was initiated, however climb performance was insufficient and resulted in a forced landing in a gravel pit. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing and fuselage.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR22LA187 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 16, 2022
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Douglas, Wyoming
- Nearest airport
- Converse County (KDGW)
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built BACKCOUNTRY BOSS
- N-number
- N829PW
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2022
- 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.