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January 16, 1993 · Boeing A75N1 · N56221
San Antonio, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 16, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Antonio, TX
Aircraft
Boeing A75N1
Tail Number
N56221
Operator
Excalibur Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA070
FOLLOWING A SERIES OF TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ON THE LAST LANDING. DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE AIRPLANE SWERVED AND GROUND LOOPED, DAMAGING THE RIGHT WING AND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL
Full Narrative
On January 16, 1993, at 1448 central standard time, a Boeing A75N1, N56221, was substantially damaged during landing at Stinson Airport, San Antonio, Texas. The pilot was not injured. Weather for the 14 CFR part 91 flight was visual meteorological conditions. W. M. Parker of Seguin, Texas, was the registered owner and operator. During interviews with the pilot conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector and in a written report, the pilot stated that he was practicing touch and go landings. He further reported that during the last landing he lost directional control and the airplane ground looped, damaging the right main landing gear and right wing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:48 CST
Nearest AirportStinson Field (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length4129 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing A75N1
Tail NumberN56221
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorExcalibur Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · R680-9 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 5 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO