Accident Thorp T18 N8032Q, Monday 14 August 1995

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Date:	Monday 14 August 1995
Time:	11:50 LT
Type:	Thorp T18
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N8032Q
MSN:	126
Engine model:	Lycoming O-320
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Sedona, AZ - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Santa Fe, NM (KSAF)
Destination airport:	(KSEZ)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot landed on runway 03 with a tail wind from 170 to 200 degrees and lost directional control during the landing roll. The winds were 7 knots, gusting to 14 knots, with a density altitude of 7,800 feet. There was no reported mechanical problems with the aircraft.

Probable Cause: the pilot's loss of directional control in gusty tail wind conditions during the landing roll.

Accident investigation: