Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in aground loop.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that upon landing, the aircraft “immediately darted to the left” and ground looped. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing and elevator impacted the ground, resulting in substantial damage to both. The pilot indicated that he may have inadvertently applied pressure to the left toe brake during touchdown.
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 WPR24LA176 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 30, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Pinedale, Wyoming
- Nearest airport
- Ralph Wenz Field Airport (PNA)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built CCX-2000
- N-number
- N58QT
- 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.