CircumFlightN130PS Spackman Avid Flyer accident
NTSB WPR13CA040 · 2012-11-02 · Casper, WY · near CPR
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Summary
The pilot reported that he circled above the traffic pattern in the tailwheel-equipped airplane for approximately 1/2 hour before he entered the traffic pattern and conducted an uneventful approach and landing. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane ground looped, and the lower fuselage where the landing gears attach was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
Full narrative
The pilot reported that it was the tail-wheel equipped airplane’s first flight. He had circled above the traffic pattern for approximately one half hour before he entered the traffic pattern and conducted an uneventful approach and landing touchdown. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane ground looped, and the lower fuselage where the landing gears attach, was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident.
Circumstances
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather conditions
- Visual Meteorological Cond
- Light condition
- Day
- Sky condition
- NONE
- Ceiling (ft)
- 0
- Visibility (sm)
- 10
- Wind direction
- 0
- Wind speed (kt)
- 4
- Temperature (F)
- 57
- Nearest airport
- Casper/Natrona Intl Airport
- Distance from field
- 1.0
- Airport elevation
- 5350
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N130PS | Spackman | Avid Flyer | SUBS | 091 |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landing-landing roll Loss of control on ground defining | Cruise |