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August 8, 2016 · Cubcrafters CC11 160 · N76CC

Hailey, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 8, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hailey, ID
Aircraft
Cubcrafters CC11 160 (2012)
Tail Number
N76CC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA420

The flight instructor of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he was instructing the airplane's owner, who was also a private pilot, during a proficiency flight in gusty crosswind conditions. The flight instructor further reported that during the landing roll, the airplane began to weathervane left into the wind, and he took the flight controls from the private pilot. Subsequently, he reported that he "stopped a ground loop to the left, only to ground loop to the right." During the ground loop, the left wing impacted the runway and was substantially damaged. The flight instructor did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observing system at the airport about 30 minutes before the accident recorded the wind at 210 degrees true at 8 knots, gusting to 13 knots. The flight instructor reported that the landing was on runway 31.

NTSB Probable Cause

The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he was instructing the airplane's owner, who was also a private pilot, during a proficiency flight in gusty crosswind conditions. The flight instructor further reported that during the landing roll, the airplane began to weathervane left into the wind, and he took the flight controls from the private pilot. Subsequently, he reported that he "stopped a ground loop to the left, only to ground loop to the right." During the ground loop, the left wing impacted the runway and was substantially damaged. The flight instructor did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observing system at the airport about 30 minutes before the accident recorded the wind at 210 degrees true at 8 knots, gusting to 13 knots. The flight instructor reported that the landing was on runway 31.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:24 MDT
Nearest AirportFriedman Memorial (0nm SE)
Runway31
Runway Length7550 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCubcrafters CC11 160
Tail NumberN76CC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCubcrafters · CC340 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 66 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 8 kt, gusting 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time00:47
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data