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April 14, 2001 · Arthur Lee Beer ALB Special · N117V
Santa Rosa, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 14, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Santa Rosa, CA
Aircraft
Arthur Lee Beer ALB Special
Tail Number
N117V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX01LA146
The pilot reported he lost directional control of the amateur built aircraft during landing. The airplane veered to the left and then to the right before ground looping and nosing over. He reported there were no mechanical malfunctions.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing roll.
Full Narrative
On April 14, 2001, at 1114 hours Pacific daylight time, an experimental Beer ALB Special, N117V, was substantially damaged when the amateur built aircraft veered to the left and then to the right before nosing over during the landing roll at Sonoma County airport, Santa Rosa, California. The certificated private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The local area personal flight was operated by the owner under 14 CFR Part 91 and departed about 1030. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot reported he lost directional control on landing, ground looped, and nosed over. He reported there were no mechanical malfunctions.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:14 PDT
Nearest AirportSonoma County (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length5115 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftArthur Lee Beer ALB Special
Tail NumberN117V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSubaru · 2.2L · Reciprocating · 135
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 37 C
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC