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May 20, 2003 · Grumman G-164A · N7855

North Platte, NE

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
North Platte, NE
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N7855
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI03LA132

The airplane was substantially damaged when it ground looped during landing. According to the pilot, at his last point of departure the airplane experienced a "severe pulling" to the right during landing. The pilot stated that he had a mechanic check the brakes and that the mechanic found no discrepencies. The pilot subsequently continued with his flight. According to the pilot, while on landing roll the airplane pulled sharply to the right again. The pilot said that he was unable to correct and the airplane subsequently ran off the runway and ground looped. During the accident sequence, the main landing gear collapsed. An examination of the brake system and tail wheel assembly revealed no anomalies or malfunctions. The winds were 6 knots and 120 degrees right of runway heading.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the collapse of the main landing gear. A factor to the accident was the quartering tailwind.

Full Narrative

On May 20, 2003, at 1625 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164A, N7855, received substantial damage during a ground loop while landing on runway 35 (4,436 feet by 100 feet, asphalt) at the North Platte Regional Airport (KLBF), North Platte, Nebraska. The pilot reported no injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight departed Central City Airport (07K), Central City, Nebraska, at 1500 without a flight plan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. According to the pilot, at his last point of departure, the aircraft experienced a "severe pulling" to the right during landing. He stated he had a mechanic inspect the airplane and the mechanic found no discrepencies. The pilot reported that, while on landing roll at LBF, the aircraft pulled sharply to the right again. The pilot stated he was unable to rectify the situation and went off the runway. The airplane subsequently ground looped and the main landing gear collapsed. The pilot reported a total time of 1,030.5 hours, of which 16 hours were in the same make and model as the accident airplane. All 16 hours were in the last 30 days. The Federal Aviation Administration examined the brake system and tail wheel assembly and reported no anomalies or malfunctions. The weather reporting station at the accident airport recorded the winds at 1553 as 6 knots at 110 degrees. At 1653 the winds were reported at the accident airport at 080 degrees at 6 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:25 CDT
Nearest AirportNorth Platte Regional Field (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length4436 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN7855
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 23 C
Altimeter30.38 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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