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June 19, 2004 · Fairchild 24R-40 · N232E

Lincoln, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lincoln, CA
Aircraft
Fairchild 24R-40
Tail Number
N232E
Operator
Corporate Delaware
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX04CA244

The airplane ground looped while on the landing roll. The pilot was attempting a three-point landing with full flaps. Upon touchdown, the airplane encountered a gust of wind. The right wing of the airplane rose, resulting in the airplane veering to the left. As the airplane continued down the runway, the right main gear separated, which resulted in the propeller blades and left main gear simultaneously breaking away. The airplane ground looped, turning 180 degrees. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with the runway.

Full Narrative

On June 19, 2004, about 1025 Pacific daylight time, a Fairchild 24R-40, N232E, ground looped while on the landing roll at Lincoln Regional Airport/Karl Harder Field, Lincoln, California. Corporate Delaware, Inc., was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The personal local flight departed Lincoln about 0900. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan had not been filed. In a written statement, the pilot reported that he was attempting his second landing of the day on runway 15. On approach, he configured the airplane for a three-point landing with full flaps. Upon touchdown, he encountered a gust of wind from about 230 degrees and the airplane's right wing lifted up. The airplane veered sideways, and due to the forward momentum, it began to skid. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. In a telephone conversation with a National Transportation Safety Board investigator, the pilot stated that, while touching down with the airspeed about 55-65 miles per hour, the airplane encountered a gust of wind. The right wing of the airplane rose, resulting in the airplane veering to the left. The pilot input right aileron and rudder in an effort to counteract the veer, and the airplane began moving back toward the centerline. As the airplane continued down the runway, the right main gear separated, which resulted in the propeller blades and left main gear simultaneously breaking away. The airplane ground looped 180 degrees, and came to rest heading 320 degrees.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:25 PDT
Nearest AirportLincoln Regional Airport/Karl (0nm)
Runway15
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftFairchild 24R-40
Tail NumberN232E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCorporate Delaware
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRanger · 6-440-C5 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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