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December 17, 2003 · Waco 4MF 5 · N64JE

Marathon, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 17, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Marathon, FL
Aircraft
Waco 4MF 5
Tail Number
N64JE
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA04CA034

The pilot stated he departed from Marathon Airport at about 1620, and performed two full stop landings on runway 25. The winds were from the west-northwest at 15-20 knots. During the third landing while on landing roll, at about 10 mph, the tail wheel started to shimmy and the airplane began to turn into the wind. The airplane then continued around with the left wing tip contacting the runway. The airplane incurred damage to the left aileron and left outboard wing rib. The pilot inspected the airplane and then taxied back to the parking area. The pilot reported he had no mechanical difficulties with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during landing rollout in a crosswind resulting in the airplane ground looping and incurring damage to the left wing.

Full Narrative

On December 17, 2003, about 1650 eastern standard time, a Waco 4MF-5, N64JE, registered to TN Delaware Air Corp., and operated by a private individual, as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, ground looped during landing rollout on runway 25, at Marathon Airport, Marathon, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and the commercial rated pilot reported no injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The flight originated from Marathon, the same day, at about 1620. The pilot stated he departed from Marathon Airport at about 1620, and performed two full-stop landings on runway 25. The winds were from the west-northwest at 15-20 knots. During the third landing while on landing roll, at about 10 mph, the tail wheel started to shimmy and the airplane began to turn into the wind. The airplane then continued around with the left wing tip contacting the runway. The airplane incurred damage to the left aileron and left outboard wing rib. The pilot inspected the airplane and then taxied back to the parking area. The pilot reported he had no mechanical difficulties with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:50 EST
Nearest AirportMARATHON (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length5008 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftWaco 4MF 5
Tail NumberN64JE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · 755B · Reciprocating · 275
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 19 kt, gusting 26 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 54
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data