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September 21, 1987 · Bakeng Deuce · N9659A
Gillette, WY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Gillette, WY
Aircraft
Bakeng Deuce
Tail Number
N9659A
Operator
John Payne Geyman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN87DTI02
THE PLT RPRTD THAT ON EACH OF HIS 1ST 3 ATTEMPTS TO LAND, HE BEGAN LOSING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING ROLL-OUT & WENT AROUND. ON THE 4TH ATTEMPT, HE AGAIN TRIED TO GO AROUND, BUT THE ACFT SWERVED OFF THE RWY & GROUND LOOPED, COLLAPSING THE LEFT MAIN GEAR & DAMAGING THE LEFT WING & PROP. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT A WELD ON THE TAILWHEEL SPRING BRACKET FAILED & ALLOWED THE TAILWHEEL TO PIVOT FROM SIDE TO SIDE.
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THE PLT RPRTD THAT ON EACH OF HIS 1ST 3 ATTEMPTS TO LAND, HE BEGAN LOSING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING ROLL-OUT & WENT AROUND. ON THE 4TH ATTEMPT, HE AGAIN TRIED TO GO AROUND, BUT THE ACFT SWERVED OFF THE RWY & GROUND LOOPED, COLLAPSING THE LEFT MAIN GEAR & DAMAGING THE LEFT WING & PROP. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT A WELD ON THE TAILWHEEL SPRING BRACKET FAILED & ALLOWED THE TAILWHEEL TO PIVOT FROM SIDE TO SIDE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:13 MDT
Nearest AirportGillette Campbell County (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length7500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBakeng Deuce
Tail NumberN9659A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn Payne Geyman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-G · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 4 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:00
Weather SourceWFAC