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January 1, 2008 · Micco Aircraft MAC-145B · N579RM
Arcola, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 1, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Arcola, TX
Aircraft
Micco Aircraft MAC-145B
Tail Number
N579RM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA054
The private pilot was conducting a touch-and-go in a tailwheel-equipped airplane with a direct crosswind component of 15 knots gusting up to 20 knots from the left side of the airplane. During landing, the crosswinds began pushing the airplane to the right side of the runway. While correcting back to centerline the pilot reported that a combination of over-correction and gusty crosswinds caused a loss of control. The airplane ground looped, departed the left side of the runway, and came to rest upright with the nose of the aircraft pointed approximately 180 degree from runway heading. Damage was sustained to the wing spar.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The private pilot was conducting a touch-and-go in a tailwheel equipped airplane with a direct crosswind component of 15 knots gusting up to 20 knots from the left side of the airplane. During landing, the crosswinds began pushing the airplane to the right side of the runway. While correcting back to centerline the pilot reported that a combination of over-correction and gusty crosswinds caused a loss of control. The airplane ground looped, departed the left side of the runway, and came to rest upright with the nose of the aircraft pointed approximately 180 degree from runway heading. Damage was sustained to the wing spar.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CST
Nearest AirportHouston-Southwest (0nm)
Runway090
Runway Length5003 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMicco Aircraft MAC-145B
Tail NumberN579RM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 14 C
Altimeter30.62 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC