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May 18, 2004 · Stinson SR-8E · N16181

Peachtree City, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 18, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Peachtree City, GA
Aircraft
Stinson SR-8E
Tail Number
N16181
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL04CA120

The pilot stated he was on landing roll out when he lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane ground looped to the left and the left elevator received structural damage. The pilot stated the airplane did not experience any mechanical malfunctions.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out resulting in a loss of control and ground loop.

Full Narrative

On May 18, 2004, at 1700 eastern daylight time, a Stinson SR-8E, N16181, registered to Delta Air Transport Heritage Museum Inc., operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, collided with the ground during landing rollout at Peachtree City Airport, Peachtree City, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane received substantial damage. The airline transport pilot and two passengers reported no injuries. The flight originated from Peachtree City on May 18, 2004, at 1650. The pilot stated he departed Peachtree City Airport on runway 13 and remained in right closed traffic. According to the pilot, the airplane touched down and was on landing rollout when he lost directional control. The airplane ground looped to the left and the left elevator collided with the ground and received structural damage. When asked if the airplane experienced any mechanical failures prior to the loss of control, the pilot stated no.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPeachtree City (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length5219 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStinson SR-8E
Tail NumberN16181
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWright · 760E-2 · Reciprocating · 350
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data