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June 19, 2000 · Fleet 16B · N162V

Rochester, NH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Rochester, NH
Aircraft
Fleet 16B
Tail Number
N162V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC00LA173

The airplane touched down on the runway, slowed to approximately 20 mph, and then ground looped to the left. During the event, the airplane stayed on the runway. The pilot then taxied the airplane to the hangar. An external examination of the airplane revealed only minor damage to the left wing, but an internal inspection showed that the wooden-wing spar had cracked. The pilot made no mention of any mechanical problems, and reported the wind as 250 degrees magnetic at 6 knots with no gust. The pilot had approximately 3,355 hours of total flight experience, 125 hours in tailwheel-equipped airplanes, and 1 hour in the accident airplane make and model.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane make and model.

Full Narrative

On June 19, 2000, at 1900 Eastern Daylight Time, a Fleet 16B, N162V, was substantially damage during landing, when it ground-looped at the Skyhaven Airport, Rochester, New Hampshire. The certificated airline transport pilot and pilot rated passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal local flight. No flight plan was filed, and the flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, the airplane touched down on the runway, slowed to approximately 20 mph, and then ground looped to the left. During the event, the airplane stayed on the runway. The pilot then taxied the airplane to the hangar. An external examination of the airplane revealed only minor damage to the left wing, but an internal inspection showed that the wooden-wing spar had cracked. The pilot made no mention of any mechanical problems, and reported the wind as 250 degrees magnetic at 6 knots with no gust. The pilot had approximately 3,355 hours of total flight experience, 125 hours in tailwheel-equipped airplanes, and 1 hour in the accident airplane make and model.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 EDT
Nearest AirportSKYHAVEN (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length4001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftFleet 16B
Tail NumberN162V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsKinner · R-55 · Reciprocating
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 6 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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