# NTSB Accident LAX02LA156
> **Ham Pitts S-1C** · 2002-05-11 · Borrego Springs, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX02LA156
- **Event ID:** 20020515X00683
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-05-11
- **Location:** Borrego Springs, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.258888, -116.321113
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Ham
- **Model:** Pitts S-1C
- **Registration:** N1PH
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during landing rollout resulting in a ground loop/swerve and a nose over.  The soft terrain was a factor.

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