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October 13, 2006 · Aeronca 65-TAC · N36687

Fredricksburg, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 13, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fredricksburg, TX
Aircraft
Aeronca 65-TAC
Tail Number
N36687
Operator
Donald Felps
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW07CA013

The 1,019-hour private pilot lost control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane after encountering a wind shift while landing on runway 14. The pilot reported that after checking the automated weather service station and windsock at the arrival airport, he attempted to land the single-engine airplane with a prevailing right crosswind on the dry 5,002-foot long asphalt runway. The pilot reported holding the control inputs to correct for the crosswind and suddenly encountering a wind shift from the left. The pilot indicated in the accident report (NTSB Form 6120.1), that after the main wheels touched down, the left wing lifted and the nose of the airplane turned left into the wind. The airplane then exited the left side of the 75-foot wide runway and initiated a ground loop on the wet grass adjacent to the runway. The fuselage of the airplane sustained structural damage and the pilot and passenger were not injured. The automated weather observation station on the field reported scattered skies with 10 miles visibility, with winds from 270 degrees at 6 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.

Full Narrative

The 1,019-hour private pilot lost control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane after encountering a wind shift while landing on runway 14. The pilot reported that after checking the automated weather service station and windsock at the arrival airport, he attempted to land the single-engine airplane with a prevailing right crosswind on the dry 5,002-foot long asphalt runway. The pilot reported holding the proper control inputs to correct for the crosswind and suddenly encountering a wind shift from the left. The pilot indicated in the accident report (NTSB Form 6120.1), that after the main wheels touched down, the left wing lifted and the nose of the airplane turned left into the wind. The airplane then exited the left side of the 75-foot wide runway and initiated a ground loop on the wet grass adjacent to the runway. The fuselage of the airplane sustained structural damage and the pilot and passenger were not injured. The automated weather observation station on the field reported scattered skies with 10 miles visibility, with winds from 270 degrees at 6 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:00 CDT
Nearest AirportGillespie County (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAeronca 65-TAC
Tail NumberN36687
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDonald Felps
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · A-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 74 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time22:22
Weather SourceWFAC

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