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CEN24LA043

2023-11-21 · Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States · None · 1 aircraft · Status: Completed

Airport EAU

Current FAA registration · N274LC

Make / Model
AVIPRO AIRCRAFT LTD BEARHAWK
Year of manufacture
2023 · 0 years old at event
Engine
LYCOMING O-540-B2B5 (235 hp)
Seats / Engines
4 seats · 1 engine
Last airworthiness date
20231114
ADS-B equipped
Yes — Mode-S A2B655

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry (releasable master file).

Aircraft involved

Probable cause & findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Factual narrative

During the landing roll, the tailwheel-equipped airplane bounced once then veered to the left. The pilot applied right rudder but was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane exited the runway and ground looped, which resulted in separation of the right main landing gear and substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database Retrieved: 2026-02-12

NTSB Findings

FAA avdata. C = Cause, F = Factor.

  • — Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
  • — Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot

Verbatim from NTSB's published report. Source file NTSB_2023_CEN24LA043.txt. Findings + structured fields enriched from FAA avall.mdb. Full investigation docket on data.ntsb.gov ↗.

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