Accident Pitts S-2A N44LH, Saturday 24 October 1987

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Date:	Saturday 24 October 1987
Time:	14:30 LT
Type:	Pitts S-2A
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N44LH
MSN:	2168
Year of manufacture:	1978
Total airframe hrs:	600 hours
Engine model:	Lycoming AEIO-360
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Ramseur, NC - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Midland, VA (W66)
Destination airport:
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE MAKING A NORMAL LANDING. THE PILOT DID NOT REPORT A MECHANICAL PROBLEM. THE GROUND LOOP CAUSE SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT'S UNDERCARRIAGE.

Probable Cause:

Accident investigation: