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September 19, 2014 · Cub Crafters CC11 100 · N749KY

Culpepper, VA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 19, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Culpepper, VA
Aircraft
Cub Crafters CC11 100 (2013)
Tail Number
N749KY
Operator
Richard L Ford
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA447

The owner, seated in the forward seat was receiving recurring flight instruction from the certified instructor (CFI) seated in the rear seat. After takeoff the flight proceeded to Culpeper Regional Airport where the flight entered the traffic pattern for runway 04. The flight turned onto final approach and the owner reported that with a right quartering headwind of 4 knots, the airplane crossed the threshold at the recommended approach speed (50 miles-per-hour). The owner initially reported the tailwheel equipped airplane touched down in a left wing low attitude, while the CFI initially reported that the owner touched down in a three-point attitude when a swerve to the right developed. He assisted verbally and helped with the rudder and brakes then took control, but the airplane ground looped to the right travelling into a ditch. Neither pilot reported a pre-impact mechanical failure or malfunction. Postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing. A surface observation weather report taken at Warrenton-Fauquier Airport (HWY), Warrenton, Virginia, on the day of the accident at 1455, or approximately 10 minutes after the accident indicates the wind was from 120 degrees 5 knots, no gusts were reported. The HWY airport is located about 8 nautical miles and 062 degrees from the Culpeper Regional Airport.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The owner, seated in the forward seat was receiving recurring flight instruction from the certified instructor (CFI) seated in the rear seat. After takeoff the flight proceeded to Culpeper Regional Airport where the flight entered the traffic pattern for runway 04. The flight turned onto final approach and the owner reported that with a right quartering headwind of 4 knots, the airplane crossed the threshold at the recommended approach speed (50 miles-per-hour). The owner initially reported the tailwheel equipped airplane touched down in a left wing low attitude, while the CFI initially reported that the owner touched down in a three-point attitude when a swerve to the right developed. He assisted verbally and helped with the rudder and brakes then took control, but the airplane ground looped to the right travelling into a ditch. Neither pilot reported a pre-impact mechanical failure or malfunction. Postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing.A surface observation weather report taken at Warrenton-Fauquier Airport (HWY), Warrenton, Virginia, on the day of the accident at 1455, or approximately 10 minutes after the accident indicates the wind was from 120 degrees 5 knots, no gusts were reported. The HWY airport is located about 8 nautical miles and 062 degrees from the Culpeper Regional Airport.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 EDT
Nearest AirportCulpeper Regional Airport (1nm)
Runway4
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCub Crafters CC11 100
Tail NumberN749KY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichard L Ford
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A (88) · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 64 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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