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July 5, 2011 · Cubcrafters CC11-160 · N40WP
Whitefish, MT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Whitefish, MT
Aircraft
Cubcrafters CC11-160
Tail Number
N40WP
Operator
Alocin Ventures
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA310
The pilot reported that he was on a personal flight in a tailwheel equipped airplane that he was planning on purchasing. Having not flown an airplane with a tailwheel in approximately 10 years, the pilot flew several low approaches over the grass runway. The pilot stated that during his fifth approach he still did not feel comfortable controlling the airplane, but was slow and close to the ground so he chose to attempt the landing. On landing, the airplane began to slide to the left at which point the pilot stated that he lost control of the airplane. Still in a slide, the airplane departed the runway, struck a barbed wire fence and nosed over. The rudder sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in a tailwheel equipped airplane.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was on a personal flight in a tailwheel equipped airplane that he was planning on purchasing. Having not flown an airplane with a tailwheel in approximately 10 years, the pilot flew several low approaches over the grass runway. The pilot stated that during his 5th approach he still did not feel comfortable controlling the airplane, but was slow and close to the ground so he chose to attempt the landing. On landing, the airplane began to slide to the left at which point the pilot stated that he lost control of the airplane. Still in a slide, the airplane departed the runway, struck a barbed wire fence, nosed over inverted and came to rest. The rudder sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 MDT
Nearest AirportWhitefish (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length2560 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCubcrafters CC11-160
Tail NumberN40WP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlocin Ventures
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCub Crafter · CC340 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind103° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC