Aviat A-1C-180 N12HD

Summary

On 12 May 2023 at about 17:45 local time, a Aviat A-1C-180 registered N12HD was involved in an accident near Elko, Nevada, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

12 May 2023 at 17:45

Classification

Accident

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States

Nearest airport

Elko Regional (EKO)

Coordinates

40.8250, -115.7913

Aircraft

Aviat A-1C-180

Registration

N12HD

Category

Airplane

Year built

2022

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Henderson → Elko

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

WPR23LA190

Nobody was injured.

The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing with a quartering tailwind.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, prior to commencing his approach to land the reported wind at the airport was variable at 5kts. During landing the tail of the airplane rose and shifted to the left at touchdown. The pilot attempted to recover, but the airplane ground looped, resulting in substantial damage to the left and right ailerons. Upon exiting the aircraft, the pilot observed the windsock indicating a quartering tailwind. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.