NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N2850K and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB GAA16CA307Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportValparaiso, INThe pilot's improper descent rate during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, failure of the tailwheel suspension leaf spring, a ground loop, and substantial damage to the left wing.NTSB CHI07CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportColumbia, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, causing a ground loop, subsequent runway excursion, and left main gear collapse. Factors in the accident include the ground loop encountered and the depression.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N2850K and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20160611009329ALanding: Touchdown · Valparaiso, INThe pilot landed the aircraft hard on runway 36 at porter county regional airport in Valparaiso, Indiana. The tail wheel leaf spring broke from the impact of the hard landing, causing the tail wheel to fail. The failed tail wheel limited the pilot?s control…Accident 20070615010329ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Columbia, IL(-23) The pilot was practicing touch and go landings on runway 03 at Sackman airport (H49). On the sixth landing he was making a full stop. He stated that he figures that he probably used too much rudder input causing the tail of the aircraft to turn enough…