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July 31, 2010 · Porter James Grant Superior CUB · N97RP

Caldwell, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Caldwell, ID
Aircraft
Porter James Grant Superior CUB
Tail Number
N97RP
Operator
Jeremy R Milless
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA378

The pilot reported that as the tailwheel-equipped airplane touched down it began to veer to the left. The pilot added full right rudder and tapped the right brake; however, the airplane ground-looped and exited the runway into the dirt. The right 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.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that as the tail wheel-equipped airplane touched down it began to veer to the left. The pilot added full right rudder and tapped the right brake; however, the airplane ground looped and exited the runway into the dirt. The right 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. In a written statement, the pilot reported that the accident could have been prevented by receiving additional instruction with a certificated flight instructor in the airplane make and model.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 PDT
Nearest AirportCaldwell Industrial Airport (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPorter James Grant Superior CUB
Tail NumberN97RP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJeremy R Milless
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 Seri · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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