NTSB Reports

The pilot purchased the airplane the day prior to the accident. He departed the airport and performed maneuvers in the local area, then returned and completed four normal wheel landings. On the fifth landing, at about 30 mph, the tailwheel settled to the runway. When the tailwheel touched down, the pilot stated he felt a rumble "like a machine gun" and the airplane veered to the right. He applied left rudder, and the airplane subsequently veered left off the runway, the right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing spar sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain. Examination revealed the tailwheel was cocked to the right, perpendicular to the fuselage.

Key Takeaways:

• Multiple accidents involved a complete or partial loss of engine power, leading to forced landings in various aircraft types.
• Several incidents featured landing gear malfunctions, such as collapses, failure to extend, or inadvertent retraction during takeoff, landing, or approach.
• Loss of control, often due to stalls or improper maneuvering during go-arounds or low-altitude flight, was a factor in multiple crashes.
• Other reported events included a wing explosion during takeoff, a runway excursion due to uncommanded engine power, and a minor mid-air collision during formation flight.

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