No fatalities

29 Mar 2014: AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A 1B B — FERRIN LONNY D — Eloy, AZ

Eloy, AZ, United States

On 29 Mar 2014, an AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A 1B B operated by FERRIN LONNY D was involved in an aviation accident near Eloy, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot practicing off-airport landings and takeoffs reported losing directional control during a touch-and-go landing, causing a ground loop that damaged the left wing spar and elevator.

Incident Overview

A pilot was conducting off-airport landing and takeoff practice when a ground loop occurred during a touch-and-go landing. The incident resulted in structural damage to the aircraft.

Sequence of Events

According to the pilot's report, the flight involved multiple off-airport landings and takeoffs. After the fifth landing, which was planned as a touch-and-go, the pilot increased engine power for takeoff. During this phase, directional control was lost, and the aircraft subsequently ground-looped.

Damage Assessment

Post-incident inspection revealed substantial damage to the left wing spar and left elevator. No other damage was reported.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft that would have precluded normal operation. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, or other circumstantial factors were provided in the report.

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained