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April 25, 1993 · Grumman TBM-3E · N93818
Spooner, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 25, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Spooner, WI
Aircraft
Grumman TBM-3E
Tail Number
N93818
Operator
Amclyde Engineered Products
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA164
THE PILOT REPORTED HE WAS LANDING ON SOD RUNWAY 27 WITH A GUSTY CROSSWIND FROM 300 DEGREES. HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND THE AIRPLANE GROUND LOOPED. THE PILOT LISTS 2.2 HOURS TOTAL FLIGHT EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD WAR TWO VINTAGE AIRPLANE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. NO PREACCIDENT MECHANICAL ANOMALY WAS DISCOVERED OR CLAIMED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED HE WAS LANDING ON SOD RUNWAY 27 WITH A GUSTY CROSSWIND FROM 300 DEGREES. HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND THE AIRPLANE GROUND LOOPED. THE PILOT LISTS 2.2 HOURS TOTAL FLIGHT EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD WAR TWO VINTAGE AIRPLANE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. NO PREACCIDENT MECHANICAL ANOMALY WAS DISCOVERED OR CLAIMED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman TBM-3E
Tail NumberN93818
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmclyde Engineered Products
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWright · R-2600-20 · Reciprocating · 1750
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO