Accident Number: WPR21LA314
Date and Time: July 27, 2021, 10:00 Local
Registration: N161BS
Aircraft: Cubcrafters CCX-2000
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, after landing on the grass airstrip, during the landing roll at a slow speed, the airplane veered to the left and ran off the runway. The right-wing was substantially damaged when it collided with a tree. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which, resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a tree.
Findings
Aircraft Directional control - Not attained/maintained
Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Environmental issues Tree(s) - Effect on equipment
Factual Information
History of Flight
Landing-landing roll Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Pilot Information
Certificate: Private
Age: 62, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Multi-engine land
Seat Occupied: Front
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present:
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 2 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: January 25, 2021
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: 973 hours (Total, all aircraft), 27 hours (Total, this make and model), 875 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 65 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 24 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 6 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Passenger Information
Certificate:
Age: Male
Airplane Rating(s):
Seat Occupied: Rear
Other Aircraft Rating(s):
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s):
Second Pilot Present:
Instructor Rating(s):
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification:
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Cubcrafters
Registration: N161BS
Model/Series: CCX-2000
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture:
2021 Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental (Special)
Serial Number: 00118
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: May 13, 2021 Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2000 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 64.2 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed
Engine Model/Series: CC3631
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 186
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KEUG, 374 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site:
Observation Time: 10:00 Local
Direction from Accident Site:
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 25000 ft AGL
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 6 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 350°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.06 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 24°C / 13°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Cottage Grove, OR (61S)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: VFR
Destination: Roseburg, OR
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 08:50 Local
Type of Airspace: Class G
Airport Information
Airport: George Felt Airport 5S1
Runway Surface Type: Grass/turf
Airport Elevation: 428 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 10/28
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 2300 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 43.214812,-123.40291
