CircumFlightN9697Q accident
NTSB ANC23LA026 · 2023-03-07 · Homer, AK · near HOM
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Factual narrative
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll on a dry, paved runway, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot was unable to correct, and the airplane ground looped, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing, left aileron and elevator. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain. The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident.
Circumstances
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather conditions
- Visual Meteorological Cond
- Light condition
- Day
- Sky condition
- NONE
- Ceiling (ft)
- 0
- Visibility (sm)
- 10
- Wind direction
- 250
- Wind speed (kt)
- 6
- Temperature (F)
- 36
- Nearest airport
- Homer Airport
- Distance from field
- 0.0
- Airport elevation
- 84
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N9697Q | — | — | SUBS | 091 |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landing-landing roll Loss of control on ground defining | Cruise |