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November 30, 1989 · Saint Louis YPT-15 · N106SC
Creve Coeur, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 30, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Creve Coeur, MO
Aircraft
Saint Louis YPT-15
Tail Number
N106SC
Operator
Shaver Michael D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC90LA037
THE PILOT SAID THAT HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL AND GROUND LOOPED THE TAIL WHEEL CONFIGURED BI-PLANE. THE LEFT WING DUG INTO THE GROUND AND THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST, NOSE DOWN. THE PILOT SAID THAT HE WAS LANDING DIRECTLY INTO THE SUN AND MAY HAVE HAD VISUAL PROBLEMS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUITING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SUN GLARE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT SAID THAT HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL AND GROUND LOOPED THE TAIL WHEEL CONFIGURED BI-PLANE. THE LEFT WING DUG INTO THE GROUND AND THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST, NOSE DOWN. THE PILOT SAID THAT HE WAS LANDING DIRECTLY INTO THE SUN AND MAY HAVE HAD VISUAL PROBLEMS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 CST
Nearest AirportCreve Coeur (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length3020 ft
Runway Width175 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSaint Louis YPT-15
Tail NumberN106SC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorShaver Michael D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWright · R-975-32 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 7 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC