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December 19, 2009 · Aviat A1-A · N17HY
West Jordon, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 19, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
West Jordon, UT
Aircraft
Aviat A1-A
Tail Number
N17HY
Operator
John B Mcdonald
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA088
The pilot reported that while on final approach a crosswind gust pushed the nose of the airplane to the left. The pilot corrected back to the runway centerline and after landing "...a wind gust turned the tail and accelerated a right turn or a ground loop. The left wing touched the ground and the left gear collapsed." The undercarriage of the airplane where the left main gear attaches to the fuselage sustained substantial damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while on final approach a crosswind gust pushed the nose of the airplane to the left. The pilot corrected back to the runway centerline and, after landing, a wind gust turned the tail and the airplane ground-looped. During the ground loop, the left wing touched the ground and the left gear collapsed. The undercarriage of the airplane where the left main gear attaches to the fuselage sustained substantial damage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 MST
Nearest AirportSouth Valley Airport (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length5860 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAviat A1-A
Tail NumberN17HY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn B Mcdonald
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 7 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point21 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.36 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourcePILO