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July 7, 2000 · North American AT-6F · N7475C

Grass Valley, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 7, 2000
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Grass Valley, CA
Aircraft
North American AT-6F
Tail Number
N7475C
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX00LA254

The pilot observed no wind and attempted a three-point landing. The airplane bounced slightly and, as he sat the airplane back down on the main gear, the airplane swerved to the right. He added some power and applied rudder and brake, but observed no correction. He applied full power to attempt a go-around, but departed the right side of the runway at a 25-degree angle. Approximately 200 feet from the runway the left main gear contacted terrain, swinging the airplane into a hillside.

NTSB Probable Cause

failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a collision with terrain.

Full Narrative

On July 7, 2000, at 1505 hours Pacific daylight time, a North American AT-6F, N7475C, sustained substantial damage when it departed the left side of the runway and ground looped during the landing roll at Nevada County Air Park, Grass Valley, California. The airplane was being operated by the owner under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The commercial pilot was uninjured and the only passenger received minor injuries. The personal flight departed Monterey, California, about 1400, and was scheduled to terminate at Grass Valley. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot reported he observed no wind and attempted a three-point landing. The airplane bounced slightly and, as he sat the airplane back down on the main gear, the airplane swerved to the right. He added some power and applied rudder and brake, but observed no correction. He applied full power to attempt a go-around, but departed the right side of the runway at a 25-degree angle. Approximately 200 feet from the runway the left main gear contacted terrain, swinging the airplane into a hillside.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:05 PDT
Nearest AirportNavada County Airpark (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length4350 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftNorth American AT-6F
Tail NumberN7475C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R1340-AN-1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 81 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 9 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 12 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data