Final
None
Jul 6, 2025
N18CH accident at Lake Elmo, MN
Thorp T18 — Loss of control on ground at 21D (Lake Elmo, MN)
DateJul 6, 2025
Tail numberN18CH
AircraftThorp T18 · Thorp Tiger · T18
Location21D — Lake Elmo, MN
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN25LA246
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.
View the full NTSB report (PDF) →
Get email alerts
Follow any of these and NTSB Alerts emails you when a matching report publishes — including when this case is updated.