ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 288307
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| Date: | Monday 19 July 2010 |
| Time: | 07:30 LT |
| Type: |  Aviat A-1B |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N115XT |
| MSN: | 2216 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 630 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Casper, Wyoming -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Casper/Natrona County International Airport, WY (CPR/KCPR) |
| Casper/Natrona County International Airport, WY (CPR/KCPR) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that after two uneventful wheel landings in a tailwheel-equipped airplane he attempted a three point landing. During touchdown the pilot reported he was 'carrying too much speed†and 'lost control†of the airplane. The airplane exited the right side of the runway and ground looped. During the accident sequence, the left wing struck the ground and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident. At the time of the accident, the airport's automated weather system reported the wind as calm.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR10CA358
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Oct-2022 21:03 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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