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April 4, 2003 · Waco YOC · N15244

Allentown, PA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 4, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Allentown, PA
Aircraft
Waco YOC
Tail Number
N15244
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC03LA077

The pilot was landing on runway 6, a 7,600 foot long, 150 foot wide, asphalt runway. He said there was a crosswind from 100 degrees at 20 to 25 knots. After touchdown, a gust of wind caught the right wing and the tail wheeled airplane ground looped, which resulted in damage to the left lower wing. The pilot did not report any mechanical difficulties with the airplane. Winds reported at the airport about 10 minutes before the accident were from 110 degrees at 12 knots

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing which resulted in a ground loop. A factor in the accident was the crosswind.

Full Narrative

On April 4, 2003, about 1800 eastern standard time, a Waco YOC, N15244, was substantially damaged during a ground loop while landing at the Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), Allentown, Pennsylvania. The certificated commercial pilot and passenger were not injured. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the flight that departed Salisbury, Maryland, about 1600. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, when he returned to land at ABE, he landed on runway 6, a 7,600 foot long, 150 foot wide, asphalt runway. He said there was a cross wind from 100 degrees at 20 to 25 knots. After touchdown, a gust of wind caught the right wing and the tail wheeled airplane ground looped, which resulted in damage to the left lower wing. The pilot did not report any mechanical difficulties with the airplane. Winds reported at 1751, at Allentown, were from 110 degrees at 12 knots

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EST
Nearest AirportLehigh Valley International (0nm)
Runway6
Runway Length7600 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftWaco YOC
Tail NumberN15244
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · 755B-2 · Reciprocating · 275
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 80 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 37 C
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time22:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data