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May 29, 2009 · Johnston Coyt E T-18 · N118TX

Granbury, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Granbury, TX
Aircraft
Johnston Coyt E T-18
Tail Number
N118TX
Operator
Morgan Ken C
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09LA329

The private pilot lost control of the experimental single-engine airplane during landing, resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer. Examination of the airplane and engine revealed no preaccident discrepancies.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

On May 29, 2009, at 2208 central daylight time, N118TX, an experimental Thorpe T-18, was substantially damaged after a loss of control while landing at Pecan Plantation Airport (0TX1), Granbury, Texas. The private pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The airplane wreckage was examined on August 6, 2009, under the supervision of the Safety Board. The airplane came to rest inverted as a result of the accident and subsequently sustained substantial damage to the wings and the vertical stabilizer. No pre-mishap mechanical deficiencies were noted with the airplane or the engine. A review of the airplane maintenance logbook revealed that the last condition inspection was completed on September 30, 2008, at a tachometer time of 240.48. The pilot sustained serious injuries as a result of the accident and NTSB form 6120.1, Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report, had not been submitted at the time this report was completed. The weather at Granbury Regional Airport, approximately 9 miles northwest of the accident site, at 2224, was reported as winds from 110 degrees at 3 knots, visibility 10 miles, scattered clouds at 7,500 feet, temperature 32 degrees Celsius, 11 degrees Celsius, and a barometric pressure setting of 30.02 inches.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:22 CDT
Nearest AirportPecan Plantation (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftJohnston Coyt E T-18
Tail NumberN118TX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMorgan Ken C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time22:24
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data