Accident Cub Crafters CCX-2000 Carbon Cub N18JG, Monday 28 May 2018

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Date:	Monday 28 May 2018
Time:	13:20
Type:	Cub Crafters CCX-2000 Carbon Cub
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N18JG
MSN:	CCX-2000-0003
Year of manufacture:	2017
Total airframe hrs:	76 hours
Engine model:	AeroSport Power CC363i
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Couer D'Alene, ID - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Everett, WA (KAPE)
Destination airport:	Couer D'Alene, ID (COE)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he lost directional control upon touchdown on the runway. The airplane ground looped to the left, and the leading edge of the right wing dipped and contacted the runway. The airplane then came to rest upright.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing rear spar and right aileron.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation system located at the airport reported that, 26 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 250° at 11 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 24.

Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.

Accident investigation: