No fatalities

1 Apr 2018: CUB CRAFTERS INC CC19 180 — AK AC LLC — Seldovia, AK

Seldovia, AK, United States

On 1 Apr 2018, a CUB CRAFTERS INC CC19 180 operated by AK AC LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Seldovia, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During landing roll, a tailwheel airplane veered left uncontrollably despite corrective inputs from both pilot and instructor. The right wing impacted the ground, causing substantial damage. The pilot noted previous similar tendencies and recent repairs involving thicker brake spaces.

Accident Sequence

The pilot receiving instruction in a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane veered to the left. He applied right rudder and brake to correct, but the airplane continued to veer left. In an attempt to maintain directional control, he added power while applying left rudder and brake. Subsequently, the flight instructor pulled the engine power back and applied right rudder, but the airplane continued to the left, and the right wing impacted the ground.

Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and aileron.

Previous Issues and Repairs

The pilot reported that the airplane previously had a tendency to veer to the left during the landing roll. He further reported that repairs were made during a recent annual inspection and noted that "thicker brake spaces" had been installed.

Instructor Statement

The instructor reported in a telephone conversation that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The flight instructor also failed to submit the National Transportation Safety Board Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report.

Contributing factors

Causes

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Instructor/check pilot