No fatalities

11 Sep 2014: FOUND ACFT CANADA INC FBA 2C1 1 — Cascade, ID

Cascade, ID, United States

On 11 Sep 2014, a FOUND ACFT CANADA INC FBA 2C1 1 was involved in an aviation accident near Cascade, ID. 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; 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot attempted to land a tailwheel airplane in variable crosswind conditions. After touchdown, the airplane veered left. During a go-around, it struck a fence post, stalled, and impacted the runway, causing structural damage.

Accident Overview

The pilot was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane in variable wind conditions. On final approach, a right crosswind was noted, and appropriate corrections were applied, resulting in a good landing.

Sequence of Events

Immediately after touchdown, the airplane turned left. The pilot was unable to correct the deviation with right aileron and right rudder inputs. A go-around was initiated, but the airplane subsequently hit a fence post. The airplane stalled and turned right approximately 20-30 feet above ground. It then impacted the runway on its right wing, right main landing gear, and nose.

Damage

The airplane sustained structural damage to its wings and fuselage.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

Causes

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Contributed to outcomeEffect on operation