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August 30, 2009 · Curtiss Wright Travel AIR · N4418
San Diego, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
San Diego, CA
Aircraft
Curtiss Wright Travel AIR
Tail Number
N4418
Operator
Daniels Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA429
During the landing roll on runway 28 in crosswind conditions, the pilot said the airplane swerved to the left, ground looped and the main landing gear collapsed. The reported winds at the time of the accident were 180 degrees at 9 knots. He said that he inadvertently applied uneven pressure to the rudder pedals during the landing roll.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
During the landing roll on runway 28 in crosswind conditions, the pilot said the airplane swerved to the left, ground looped and the main landing gear collapsed. The reported winds at the time of the accident were 180 degrees at 9 knots. He said that he inadvertently applied uneven pressure to the rudder pedals during the landing roll.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 PDT
Nearest AirportMontgomery Field (0nm)
Runway28R
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCurtiss Wright Travel AIR
Tail NumberN4418
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDaniels Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWright · CURTISS OX5 · Reciprocating · 90
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Weather SourcePILO