Accident · 2010-08-21
What the record says
- Event date
- 2010-08-21
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Ashcraft DR107 (N123TA)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Todd Ashcraft Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Todd Ashcraft
Probable cause
The low cycle fatigue failure of the tail wheel spring during landing.
Source: NTSB case CEN10LA506Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Airline transport pilot / Commercial | Airplane | 60 | Class 1 (2010-08-03) | 8,350 total · 8 in this make/model · 6,341 as PIC · 207 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.