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August 29, 1998 · Mohr EAA Biplane P EAA Biplan · N883TM

Gilroy, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 29, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Gilroy, CA
Aircraft
Mohr EAA Biplane P EAA Biplan
Tail Number
N883TM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX98LA285

Witnesses reported that the grass strip is located adjacent to a lake used for water landings. They stated that wind direction was 90 degrees from the runway at 20 knots, and the pilot was landing on runway 23. The witnesses reported that the landing appeared normal, but the pilot was unable to maintain directional control on the landing rollout. Witnesses stated that the pilot attempted a go-around, but ground looped the aircraft which came to rest inverted in the water. The pilot did not notify the authorities that he had been involved in an aircraft accident. The aircraft was moved by the pilot to an unknown location and was unable to be inspected.

NTSB Probable Cause

Failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the existing crosswind.

Full Narrative

On August 28, 1998, at 1800 hours Pacific daylight time, an experimental Mohr EAA Biplane P, N883TM, veered off grass runway 23 and came to rest inverted at the Frazier Lake Airpark, Hollister, California. The aircraft, operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91, sustained substantial damage. The noncertificated private pilot/owner, the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time. One witness, a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) designated pilot examiner, stated that the grass strip is located adjacent to a lake that is used for water landings. He stated that after the aircraft landed it departed the left side, went into the water, and came to rest inverted. Witnesses to the accident reported that the winds were approximately 90 degrees to the runway at 20 knots. They further stated that the landing was normal, but on the landing rollout the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft. Witness stated that the pilot attempted to conduct a go-around, but ground looped the aircraft. Review of the pilot's FAA Airman Certification file disclosed that his private pilot certificate was revoked on October 25, 1988, and his medical certificate was revoked on October 12, 1988. The accident was reported to the Safety Board on September 9, 1998. The location of the aircraft is unknown at this time. The pilot/owner was given a Pilot/Operator's Report Form 6120.1/2, and a copy was sent by certified mail to him with no response.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 PDT
Nearest AirportFrazier Lake Airpark (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMohr EAA Biplane P EAA Biplan
Tail NumberN883TM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290 · Reciprocating · 140
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Unknown

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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