Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN09CA395

Pittsburg, KS, USA

Aircraft #1

N702KB

WACO CLASSIC AIRCRAFT YMF-F5C

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The private pilot was receiving instruction in a tail-wheel equipped airplane from a certified flight instructor. The instructor gave the private pilot a simulated engine out while on the downwind leg for landing. The airplane touched down about mid-point on the runway, but during the landing roll the airplane started to turn left. The flight instructor was unable to correct the turn, and a "classic ground-loop" occurred.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of directional control resulting in a ground-loop.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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