Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA16CA481

San Antonio, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N178

STINSON L 5

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot of a tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, the airplane veered off the runway to the right, ground looped, and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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