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November 27, 2007 · Godwin David P Sorrell SNJ-7 · N74SR
Belen, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 27, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Belen, NM
Aircraft
Godwin David P Sorrell SNJ-7
Tail Number
N74SR
Operator
David W Shuckhart
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN08CA034
According to the pilot's statement, he was landing on runway 21 and the winds were light and variable. Shortly after touchdown on the runway, he lost directional control and the airplane ground looped. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and came to rest upright. Examination of the airplane revealed that one main landing gear was separated and one was folded under the fuselage. Several right wing ribs were broken. No anomalies with the aircraft systems were reported.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's loss of directional control during landing resulting in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot's statement, he was landing on runway 21 and the winds were light and variable. Shortly after touchdown on the runway, he lost directional control and the airplane ground looped. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and came to rest upright. Examination of the airplane revealed that one main landing gear was separated and one was folded under the fuselage. Several right wing ribs were broken. No anomalies with the aircraft systems were reported. The private pilot, who was the sole occupant and registered owner, was not injured.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MST
Nearest AirportAlexander Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length6601 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftGodwin David P Sorrell SNJ-7
Tail NumberN74SR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid W Shuckhart
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1A-5 · Reciprocating · 180
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC