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 during the landing roll, the airplane veered left and he corrected with rudder. The airplane then veered to the right, ground looped and exited the right side of the runway. The left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing and elevator struck the surface. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left elevator.
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 WPR24LA101 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Mar 4, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Spanish Fork, Utah
- Nearest airport
- Spanish Fork Muni/Woodhouse Fl (SPK)
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built CCX-2000
- N-number
- N505UC
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2021
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Public aircraft
- Purpose of flight
- PUBL
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.