NONE · THORP T18 · 2025-07-06 · Lake Elmo, MN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN25LA246
Event ID
20250710200507
Type
Accident
Date
2025-07-06
Location
Lake Elmo, MN, USA
Coordinates
44.994399, -92.85413
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
THORP
Model
T18
Registration
N18CH
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the go-around, that resulted in the tailwheel impacting a taxiway sign, a subsequent loss of control due to the damaged tailwheel, and a runway excursion during the landing.