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March 11, 2007 · Found Aircraft Canada FBA-2C2 · N418MS

Reno, NV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 11, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Reno, NV
Aircraft
Found Aircraft Canada FBA-2C2
Tail Number
N418MS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07LA075

The certified flight instructor (CFI) lost directional control of the airplane during landing and it groundlooped. The CFI assumed control of the airplane on the approach into the airport. During the landing, the airplane bounced twice and groundlooped. The Federal Aviation Administration accident coordinator examined the airplane's control systems following the accident, and there were no mechanical malfunctions to result in a loss of directional control.

NTSB Probable Cause

The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a groundloop.

Full Narrative

On March 10, 2007, at 1709 Pacific standard time, a Found Aircraft Canada, FBA-2C2, N418MS, groundlooped during landing on runway 16L at the Reno Tahoe International Airport, Reno, Nevada. The airplane was registered to a private company and operated as a personal training flight under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The airplane sustained substantial damage; the certified flight instructor (CFI) and pilot undergoing instruction (PUI) seated in the left seat, were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The flight departed from Reno Tahoe International Airport at 1430 for the local area instructional flight. No flight plan was filed. According to the CFI, the PUI and his wife hired the CFI to provide flight training in the airplane. He was providing instrument instruction to the PUI during the accident flight. As they were returning to Reno, the PUI told the CFI that he was exhausted and could not continue to fly the airplane. The CFI assumed control of the airplane and performed the landing. As the tailwheel-equipped airplane touched down on runway 16L, it bounced and veered to the left. The CFI stated that he applied right rudder with no response and the airplane groundlooped. During the accident sequence, the airplane sustained damage to the right wing. The PUI reported in a written statement that the CFI was hired to instruct he and his wife for instrument ratings. They departed Reno at 1430 to practice several approaches. On the last approach at 1715, the CFI was demonstrating the instrument landing system (ILS) runway 16R approach. The PUI indicated that during the beginning of the approach it was agreed that the CFI had control of the airplane. As the CFI approached the airport, the tower controller requested that they change to runway 16L, and the PUI believed that the airplane was coming in flat. During the landing, the airplane bounced twice. On the second landing, the airplane veered to the left. The CFI then added power and the airplane came to rest on its right wing and gear. The Federal Aviation Administration accident coordinator examined the control system following the accident. All control movements produced corresponding movement to the control surfaces. The inspector noted no mechanical malfunctions.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:09 PST
Nearest AirportReno Tahoe Int'L Airport (0nm)
Runway16L
Runway Length9000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftFound Aircraft Canada FBA-2C2
Tail NumberN418MS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · IO-540-L1C5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 39 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 12 C
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time00:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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