On August 4, 2013, an AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1B operated by Tim Miller was involved in an aviation accident near West Jordan, UT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot reported a ground loop during a three-point landing in a tailwheel airplane with a 30-degree crosswind. Overcorrection with right rudder led to structural damage to the right wing.
Event Details
A pilot reported that, after executing a normal three-point landing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane with a 30-degree left crosswind, the airplane's nose began to veer to the left. The pilot stated that he overcorrected by applying right rudder, causing the airplane to ground loop. During the ground loop, the right wing struck the ground. The pilot added that he may have accidentally pressed the brake while applying right rudder.
Damage and Mechanical Status
The right aileron and right wing sustained structural damage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot
What happened in the 4 Aug 2013 AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1B accident near West Jordan, UT?
A pilot reported a ground loop during a three-point landing in a tailwheel airplane with a 30-degree crosswind. Overcorrection with right rudder led to structural damage to the right wing.
Were there any fatalities in the 4 Aug 2013 AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1B accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 Aug 2013 involved an AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1B, operated by Tim Miller, at West Jordan, UT.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
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