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June 19, 2007 · Waco UPF-7 · N32035

Reno, NV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Reno, NV
Aircraft
Waco UPF-7
Tail Number
N32035
Operator
Sierra Biplane Adventures
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX07CA192

The airplane ground looped during the landing roll, and sustained damage to the lower right wing. The pilot departed for a 15-minute sightseeing ride with one passenger. Upon landing on runway 34R, he did a wheel landing at 45 mph, and then lowered the tail wheel at 5 mph. The airplane violently veered left. He applied full right rudder, but the airplane did not respond. He realized that the airplane was out of control, and applied both brakes to stop the airplane's rotation. The airplane ended up 270 degrees to the runway heading. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.

Full Narrative

On June 19, 2007, about 1120 Pacific daylight time, a Waco UPF-7, N32035, ground looped during landing at Reno, Nevada. Sierra Biplane Adventures LLC was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The commercial pilot and one passenger were not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The local revenue sightseeing flight departed Reno about 1100. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The pilot submitted a written report. He stated that he departed for a 15-minute ride with one passenger. Upon landing on runway 34R, he did a wheel landing at 45 mph, and then lowered the tail wheel at 5 mph. The airplane violently veered left. He applied full right rudder, but the airplane did not respond. He realized that the airplane was out of control, and applied both brakes to stop the airplane's rotation. The airplane ended up 270 degrees to the runway heading with the engine not running. He restarted the engine, and taxied to the ramp. The airplane sustained damage to the right lower wing front and rear spars. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:20 PDT
Nearest AirportRENO (0nm)
Runway34R
Runway Length9000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftWaco UPF-7
Tail NumberN32035
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSierra Biplane Adventures
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W-670-GA · Reciprocating · 220
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 67 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data