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February 20, 2010 · North American AT-6C · N76BZ
Mesa, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 20, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mesa, AZ
Aircraft
North American AT-6C
Tail Number
N76BZ
Operator
Stephen J Sinclair
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA143
The pilot said that he was practicing his takeoffs and landings on runway 22L and the wind was from 160 at 10 knots. The airplane touched down and bounced, and then the pilot transitioned the airplane to a three-point landing. The pilot reported that the wind lifted up the left wing. He attempted to correct; however, the tailwheel was not yet on the ground. The airplane veered to the left and the right main landing gear collapsed. A witness reported the airplane bounced when it landed, and then it ground-looped, collapsing the right main landing gear.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot submitted a written statement. He was practicing takeoffs and landings on runway 22L and the wind was from 160 at 10 knots. The airplane touched down and bounced, and then the pilot transitioned the airplane to a three-point landing. The pilot reported that the wind lifted up the left wing. He attempted to correct; however, the tail wheel was not yet on the ground. The airplane veered to the left and the right main landing gear collapsed. A witness reported the airplane bounced when it landed, and then it ground looped, collapsing the right main landing gear.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 MST
Nearest AirportFalcon Field (0nm)
Runway22L
Runway Length5101 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American AT-6C
Tail NumberN76BZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStephen J Sinclair
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney · R1340-AN-1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 10 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 43 C
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time21:51
Weather SourceWFAC