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March 31, 1996 · Meeker JUNGSTER-1 · N8VM

Ormond Beach, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 31, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ormond Beach, FL
Aircraft
Meeker JUNGSTER-1
Tail Number
N8VM
Operator
Thomas Scott Vedder
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL96LA071

The pilot stated that after landing, the airplane started to drift to the left, when braking action was initiated. According to the pilot, the airplane ground looped before he could compensate. Both the upper and lower left wings of the aircraft were torn off after contact with the runway surface. Examination of the aircraft failed to disclose a previous mechanical problem. The pilot also stated that his limited experience in tail wheel aircraft caused the aircraft to get away from him.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing, which resulted in a ground loop. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of total experience in type of aircraft.

Full Narrative

On March 31, 1996, at 1145 eastern daylight time, a Meeker Junkster-1, N8VM was substantially damaged following a collision with terrain during the landing roll at the Ormond Beach Municipal Airport, in Ormond Beach, Florida. The private pilot was not injured in the accident. The aircraft was being operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time of the accident, and no flight plan had been filed for the local, personal flight. The flight departed Ormond Beach, Florida, at 1100. The pilot stated that after landing on runway 29, the airplane started to drift to the left when braking action was initiated. According to the pilot, the airplane ground looped before he could compensate. Both the upper and lower left wings of the aircraft were torn off after contact with the runway surface. The examination of the aircraft failed to disclose a mechanical problem. The pilot also stated that his limited experience in tail wheel aircraft caused the aircraft to get away from him.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 EST
Nearest AirportOrmond Beach Municipal (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMeeker JUNGSTER-1
Tail NumberN8VM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas Scott Vedder
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 180

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data