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Pilot Loses Directional Control After Landing, Airplane Ground Loops (N418MS)

Holbrook, AZ, US

On December 22, 2007, a Found Acft FBA-2C2 (registration N418MS) operated by Kristin A. Carriere was involved in an aviation accident near Holbrook, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During landing, a pilot reduced engine power and attempted to maintain directional control with rudder, but added full power too late, resulting in a ground loop that struck the propeller. No mechanical issues were reported.

Landing and Loss of Control

The pilot executed a three-point touchdown on the runway, then reduced all engine power and held the stick back to keep the tail down. Despite applying right rudder to prevent the airplane from moving left, the pilot was unable to maintain directional control.

Late Application of Power

The pilot reported that she added full engine power too late to correct the deviation. Subsequently, the airplane ground looped, and its propeller struck the ground or another object. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures.

No Mechanical Issues

According to the pilot, the accident was not caused by any mechanical problem with the aircraft. The sequence of events indicates a loss of directional control during the landing roll.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Dec 2007 Found Acft FBA-2C2 accident near Holbrook, AZ?

During landing, a pilot reduced engine power and attempted to maintain directional control with rudder, but added full power too late, resulting in a ground loop that struck the propeller. No mechanical issues were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Dec 2007 Found Acft FBA-2C2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Dec 2007 involved a Found Acft FBA-2C2, registration N418MS, operated by Kristin A. Carriere, at Holbrook, AZ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20080207X00157. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.