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June 24, 2001 · Stolp Starduster SA-300 · N711MH

El Cajon, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 24, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
El Cajon, CA
Aircraft
Stolp Starduster SA-300
Tail Number
N711MH
Operator
Larry J King
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX01LA218

The pilot was becoming familiar with the experimental airplane because he intended to purchase it from the pilot-rated passenger. During a touch-and-go landing, the pilot applied too much rudder, and he lost directional control. When the airplane veered off the runway the lower left wing contacted the ground and broke.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.

Full Narrative

On June 24, 2001, about 0705 hours Pacific daylight time, an experimental Stolp Starduster SA-300, N711MH, operated by the pilot, veered off runway 27R and ground looped during landing rollout at the Gillespie Field, El Cajon, California. The airplane was substantially damaged. Neither the private pilot nor the pilot-rated passenger was injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The personal flight was performed under 14 CFR Part 91, and it originated from the field about 0650. The pilot reported to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that during the flight he was becoming familiar with the airplane because he intended to purchase it from the pilot-rated passenger/owner. The pilot indicated that he applied too much rudder during his final landing. After the airplane veered off the runway, the lower left wing contacted the ground and broke. A subsequent inspection by a local airplane mechanic revealed the outboard portion of the lower left wing's aft spar was cracked, and the left main landing gear was broken. The mechanic stated that it appeared the gear had been subjected to an excessive side load. No evidence of corrosion or metal fatigue was noted in the area of the broken axle.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:05 PDT
Nearest AirportGillespie Field (0nm)
Runway27R
Runway Length5341 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStolp Starduster SA-300
Tail NumberN711MH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLarry J King
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 7 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:47
Weather SourceWFAC

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