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August 29, 1999 · Benson Sorrell SNS-7 Sorrell SN · N60SV

Mt. Vernon, IL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 29, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mt. Vernon, IL
Aircraft
Benson Sorrell SNS-7 Sorrell SN
Tail Number
N60SV
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI99LA335

The pilot reported that while landing on runway 23 a quartering crosswind from the left lifted the tail of the airplane to the right. The airplane rotated 360 degrees and the right main landing gear collapsed. The pilot reported local winds at the time of the accident were from 150 degrees at 15 knots gusting to 18 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty crosswind.

Full Narrative

On August 29, 1999, at 1145 central daylight time (cdt), a Benson Sorrell SNS-7, N60SV, was substantially damaged when the airplane ground looped during a landing roll on runway 23 (6,498' x 150') at the Mt. Vernon Airport, Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The personal flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated from Creve Couer, Missouri, at 1015 cdt. The pilot reported that during the landing, "Upon rollout a quartering crosswind from port side lifted tail to starboard continuing 360 degrees causing the starboard landing gear to fold under the fuselage." The pilot reported the local winds at the time of the accident were from 150 degrees at 15 knots gusting to 18 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 CDT
Nearest AirportMt. Vernon (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length6498 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBenson Sorrell SNS-7 Sorrell SN
Tail NumberN60SV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-B1E · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 15 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data