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August 14, 1995 · Thorp T18 · N8032Q
Sedona, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sedona, AZ
Aircraft
Thorp T18
Tail Number
N8032Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX95LA294
The pilot landed on runway 03 with a tail wind from 170 to 200 degrees and lost directional control during the landing roll. The winds were 7 knots, gusting to 14 knots, with a density altitude of 7,800 feet. There was no reported mechanical problems with the aircraft.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's loss of directional control in gusty tail wind conditions during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
On August 14, 1995, at 1150 hours mountain standard time, an experimental Thorp T18, N8032Q, ground looped during a landing on runway 03 at Sedona, Arizona. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time for the personal cross-country flight that originated from Santa Fe, New Mexico. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the two occupants were not injured. The pilot reportedly filed a VFR flight plan before departing Santa Fe and there is no record of him receiving a weather briefing. The winds at Sedona at the time were reported to be from 170 to 200 degrees at 7 knots, gusting to 14 knots. The pilot did not file an accident report, nor did he report any mechanical problems with the aircraft.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 MST
Nearest AirportSEDONA (0nm)
Runway3
Runway Length5131 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftThorp T18
Tail NumberN8032Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind7 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility65 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO