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July 24, 2005 · Waco AQC-6 · N16227

Leonardtown, MD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Leonardtown, MD
Aircraft
Waco AQC-6
Tail Number
N16227
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC05CA124

The airplane was landing on runway 11, a 4,150-foot-long, 75-foot-wide, asphalt runway. Shortly after touchdown, the right wing began to rise, and the airplane swerved to the left. The pilot attempted to correct with aileron and rudder input; however, the right wing continued to rise, and the left wing struck the runway. The airplane then veered to the right, and nosed over. Examination of the airplane did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions. Winds reported at airport located about 8 miles east-southeast of the accident site, were from 160 degrees at 5 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain aircraft control while landing, which resulted in a nose over. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.

Full Narrative

On July 24, 2005, about 1630 eastern daylight time, a WACO AQC-6, was substantially damaged while landing at the St. Mary's Airport, Leonardtown, Maryland. The certificated commercial pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the local flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The airplane was landing on runway 11, a 4,150-foot-long, 75-foot-wide, asphalt runway. According to the pilot, the approach and touchdown were normal. Shortly after touchdown, the right wing began to rise, and the airplane began to swerve to the left. The pilot attempted to correct with aileron and rudder input; however, the right wing continued to rise, and the left wing struck the runway. The airplane then veered to the right, and nosed over. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions. Nor did the pilot report any. The pilot reported 4,246 hours of total flight experience, which included 33 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane. Winds reported at airport located about 8 miles east-southeast of the accident site, at 1555, were from 160 degrees at 5 knots. The pilot reported that the wind at the time of the accident was from 200 degrees at 5 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EDT
Nearest AirportSt. Mary'S (0nm)
Runway11
Runway Length4150 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftWaco AQC-6
Tail NumberN16227
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · L6-MB · Reciprocating · 330
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data