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June 18, 1995 · Boeing A75N1 · N1967M

Helena, MT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 18, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Helena, MT
Aircraft
Boeing A75N1
Tail Number
N1967M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA95LA121

THE ATP-RATED PILOT-IN-COMMAND WAS PROVIDING A CHECKOUT TO THE OWNER/PRIVATE PILOT. DURING A TOUCH-AND-GO WITH THE OWNER AT THE CONTROLS, THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN LEFT GEAR FIRST IN A CROSSWIND, THEN VEERED SHARPLY TO THE LEFT. THE PIC TOOK THE CONTROLS, AND BOTH PILOTS ATTEMPTED CORRECTIVE ACTION. THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED VEERING LEFT AS THE TAILWHEEL LOCK DISENGAGED. THE LOWER RIGHT WING PANEL IMPACTED THE RUNWAY DURING THE ENSUING GROUNDLOOP.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CROSSWIND.

Full Narrative

On June 18, 1995, about 1545 mountain daylight time, N1967M, a Boeing A75N1 Stearman, operated by the owner/pilot, groundlooped on landing and was substantially damaged in Helena, Montana. The airline transport pilot and the private pilot were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed. The local flight was conducted under 14 CFR 91. According to an FAA aviation safety inspector from Helena, and statements provided by both pilots, the owner of the airplane (a rated private pilot) was receiving a flight familiarization by the airline transport pilot. The airline transport pilot was not instructor rated. The pilots were conducting touch-and-go landings on runway 27 at the Helena Regional Airport. The airline transport pilot stated that the aircraft, with the private pilot at the controls, flared and touched down left gear first in a crosswind, then veered sharply to the left. According to the airline transport pilot: "Realizing the owner was not correcting quickly and appropriately enough, I took full control, applied full right aileron and right rudder with maximum available braking." The aircraft continued veering left as the tailwheel lock disengaged. The lower right wing and aileron then contacted the runway. No preimpact mechanical malfunctions were reported, and gusting wind conditions prevailed. The private pilot stated that both pilots applied opposite aileron and brake at the time of the groundloop.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 MDT
Nearest AirportHelena Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing A75N1
Tail NumberN1967M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · R-680-13 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:58
Weather SourceWFAC

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