ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 231235
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| Date: | Thursday 4 July 2019 |
| Time: | 14:30 |
| Type: |  Cub Crafters CC11 Carbon Cub |
| Owner/operator: | Merit Aviation Llc |
| Registration: | N941DM |
| MSN: | CCX-2000-0036 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2018 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 100 hours |
| Engine model: | Aero Sport Power CC363i |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Casper, WY -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Hot Springs, SD (HSR) |
| Casper, WY (CPR) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing with a tailwind, the airplane ground looped to the right. Both landing gear collapsed, and the left wing struck the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about 37 minutes before the accident, the wind was variable at 4 knots. The same automated station reported that, about 23 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 170° at 6 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 03.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a ground loop.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Dec-2019 18:48 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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