Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that shortly after touchdown, during the landing roll, the airplane veered left, exited the runway, and ground looped. Subsequently, the right wing impacted the ground and sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR23LA355 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 7, 2023
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Woodland, California
- Nearest airport
- Watts-Woodland (O41)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC
- N-number
- N234RA
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2003
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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