Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, after executing a normal three-point landing and during the landing roll, the airplane swerved to the left. He attempted corrective action, however the airplane then swerved to the right. The pilot applied brakes, and the airplane ground looped, substantially damaging the right wing. 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 WPR23LA064 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Dec 9, 2022
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Casa Grande, Arizona
- Nearest airport
- Casa Grande Municipal Airport (KCGZ)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Arado-Flugzeugwerke Gmbh FW190 A-5
- N-number
- N190DK
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1943
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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