CircumFlightN74SR Godwin, David P Sorrell SNJ-7 accident
NTSB DEN08CA034 · 2007-11-27 · Belen, NM · near E80
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Summary
According to the pilot's statement, he was landing on runway 21 and the winds were light and variable. Shortly after touchdown on the runway, he lost directional control and the airplane ground looped. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and came to rest upright. Examination of the airplane revealed that one main landing gear was separated and one was folded under the fuselage. Several right wing ribs were broken. No anomalies with the aircraft systems were reported.
Full narrative
According to the pilot's statement, he was landing on runway 21 and the winds were light and variable. Shortly after touchdown on the runway, he lost directional control and the airplane ground looped. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and came to rest upright. Examination of the airplane revealed that one main landing gear was separated and one was folded under the fuselage. Several right wing ribs were broken. No anomalies with the aircraft systems were reported. The private pilot, who was the sole occupant and registered owner, was not injured.
Probable cause
the pilot's loss of directional control during landing resulting 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
- Wind direction
- 0
- Nearest airport
- Alexander Municipal Airport
- Distance from field
- 0.0
- Airport elevation
- 5194
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N74SR | Godwin, David P | Sorrell SNJ-7 | SUBS | 091 |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 260 | Cruise |
Findings
| Finding | |
|---|---|
| 24539 | cause |
| 24537 | cause |