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December 29, 2009 · Hoover Frank RV-8 · N17325
Houma, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 29, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Houma, LA
Aircraft
Hoover Frank RV-8
Tail Number
N17325
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA086
During the landing rollout the pilot was unable to arrest a swerve to the right and the tailwheel-equipped airplane subsequently ground-looped. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the pilot and passenger were able to exit the airplane unassisted. An examination of the airplane revealed that the wing spar sustained structural damage. No mechanical malfunction was identified with the airplane's flight control system.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
During the landing rollout the pilot was unable to arrest a swerve to the right and the tailwheel equipped airplane subsequently ground looped. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the pilot and passenger were able to exit the airplane unassisted. An examination of the airplane revealed that the wing spar sustained structural damage. In addition, no mechanical malfunction was identified with the airplane's flight control system.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CST
Nearest AirportHouma-Terrebonne (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length6508 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHoover Frank RV-8
Tail NumberN17325
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 59 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 28 C
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC