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August 22, 2025 · Parks Fokker D-VII Replica · N18852

Englewood, CO

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 22, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Englewood, CO
Aircraft
Parks Fokker D-VII Replica (1979)
Tail Number
N18852
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA333

The pilot reported that during the landing roll the tailwheel malfunctioned, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the upper left wing and lower right wing. The pilot submitted a photo taken just before touch down that showed the tailwheel not locked into position and was deflected to the left as the rudder was deflected to the right.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Attain/maintain not possible

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing roll the tailwheel malfunctioned, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the upper left wing and lower right wing. The pilot submitted a photo taken just before touch down that showed the tailwheel not locked into position and was deflected to the left as the rudder was deflected to the right.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:44 MDT
Nearest AirportCentennial (0.5nm E)
Runway10/2
Runway Length4800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftParks Fokker D-VII Replica
Tail NumberN18852
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRanger · 6-440-C5 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Basc · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.38 inHg
Observation Time08:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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