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August 20, 2024 · Canadian Light Acft Sales &Svc Bushcaddy Explorer R · N335BE
Charleston, WV
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Charleston, WV
Aircraft
Canadian Light Acft Sales &Svc Bushcaddy Explorer R (2008)
Tail Number
N335BE
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA356
The pilot was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane at the end of an uneventful cross-country flight. During the landing roll the airplane “weathervane[d]” into the prevailing left crosswind, and then began to swerve as the pilot made corrections with inputs to the rudder and ailerons. The airplane continued to swerve, resulting in a ground loop to the left. During the ground loop, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing subsequently struck the runway, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent landing gear collapse.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane at the end of an uneventful cross-country flight. During the landing roll the airplane “weathervane[d]” into the prevailing left crosswind, and then began to swerve as the pilot made corrections with inputs to the rudder and ailerons. The airplane continued to swerve, resulting in a ground loop to the left. During the ground loop, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing subsequently struck the runway, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EDT
Nearest AirportWest Virginia Intl Yeager (0nm SSW)
Runway05
Runway Length6715 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCanadian Light Acft Sales &Svc Bushcaddy Explorer R
Tail NumberN335BE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS SERIES · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1None
Crew 2Age 58 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 F
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time18:25
Weather SourceWFAC