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April 9, 2025 · Corben Junior ACE · N941KW

Jeanerette, LA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 9, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jeanerette, LA
Aircraft
Corben Junior ACE (2012)
Tail Number
N941KW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA152

The pilot landed a tailwheel-equipped airplane on the grass adjacent to the runway. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane encountered a rough spot on the ground. The tailwheel began to bounce repeatedly, and the pilot lost control of the airplane as it nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface-(general)-Response/compensation

Full Narrative

The pilot landed a tailwheel-equipped airplane on the grass adjacent to the runway. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane encountered a rough spot on the ground. The tailwheel began to bounce repeatedly, and the pilot lost control of the airplane as it nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CDT
Nearest AirportLe Maire Memorial Airport (0nm)
Runway04/2
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCorben Junior ACE
Tail NumberN941KW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · A65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 83 · Sprt · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 F
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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