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July 28, 2000 · Root Sherpa · N1415B

Helena, MT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Helena, MT
Aircraft
Root Sherpa
Tail Number
N1415B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA00LA145

The private pilot was landing the tail wheel equipped aircraft on a dry paved runway. Shortly after touchdown, the aircraft began to drift left of runway centerline. The pilot applied brakes and corrective actions, however, the aircraft ground looped. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft at the time of the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.

Full Narrative

On July 27, 2000, about 2000 mountain daylight time, a Root Sherpa, N1415B, registered to the builder, and flown by a private pilot as a 14CFR91 personal/pleasure flight, sustained substantial damage during the landing roll at Helena Regional Airport, Helena, Montana. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the cross-country flight. The private pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, was not injured. There was no fire and no report of ELT activation. The flight originated from Scappoose Industrial Airport, Scappoose, Oregon, approximately 1630 Pacific daylight time. The pilot stated that he was landing the tail wheel equipped aircraft on a dry paved runway. Shortly after touchdown, the aircraft began to drift left of runway centerline. The pilot applied brakes and corrective actions, but the aircraft ground looped. The aircraft's right main landing gear and right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft at the time of the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 MDT
Nearest AirportHelena Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length11000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRoot Sherpa
Tail NumberN1415B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-720 · Reciprocating · 399
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time02:41
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data