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July 28, 1999 · Burns Pietenpol AIR Camper Pietenpol · N350MB

Oshkosh, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Oshkosh, WI
Aircraft
Burns Pietenpol AIR Camper Pietenpol
Tail Number
N350MB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI99FA260

The pilot reported he extended the approach to land on runway 18 taxiway where he had been cleared to land. He reported, 'At the same time as my approach and flare to land, a DC-3 was upwind and to the front of me landing on runway 18. On my flare out I encountered wind turbulence from the DC-3 that caused my upwind wing to pitch up while my left wing touched the taxiway. This resulted in a ground loop off the left side of the taxiway.' On the day of the accident the pilot reported to investigators that there was a crosswind and a little tailwind, and that he landed slightly crooked into the wind. He reported that he landed with power but was about 10 mph to slow for the crosswind conditions. He reported that a DC-3 had touched down on runway 18 before he landed on taxiway 18.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot failed to maintain directional control and ground looped the airplane. Factors included the crosswind and the turbulence from the DC-3.

Full Narrative

On July 28, 1999, at 0943 central daylight time, an experimental Burns Pietenpol Air Camper, N350MB, was substantially damaged during landing. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight had departed Hartford, Wisconsin, at 0945 CDT and was making a full stop landing on runway 18 at the Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The airplane veered to the left and went off the runway. The winds were 280 degrees at 7 knots with the wind direction varying between 240 to 300 degrees. The private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan had been filed. The pilot reported he extended on approach to land on runway 18 taxiway where he had been cleared to land. He reported, "At the same time as my approach and flare to land, a DC-3 was upwind and to the front of me landing on runway 18. On my flare out I encountered wind turbulence from the DC-3 that caused my upwind wing to pitch up while my left wing touched the taxiway. This resulted in a ground loop off the left side of the taxiway." On the day of the accident the pilot reported there was a crosswind and a little tailwind, and that he landed slightly crooked into the wind. He reported that he landed with power but was about 10 mph to slow for the crosswind conditions. He reported that a DC-3 had touched down on runway 18 before he landed on taxiway 18.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:43 CDT
Nearest AirportWittman Regional (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBurns Pietenpol AIR Camper Pietenpol
Tail NumberN350MB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A65-8A · Reciprocating · 65
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data