N18AH Aviat Aircraft Inc A-1C-180 accident

NTSB WPR21LA128 · 2021-03-11 · McCall, ID · near MYL

Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant

Factual narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, he was landing with a 12-knot crosswind. Upon touchdown, the airplane ground looped, and the right landing gear collapsed. Subsequently, the right wing impacted the ground and sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop. 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

Ceiling (ft)

0

Visibility (sm)

10

Wind direction

270

Wind speed (kt)

12

Temperature (F)

44

Nearest airport

MC CALL MUNI

Distance from field

0.1

Airport elevation

5024

Aircraft

Sequence of events

Findings