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October 12, 2010 · Boeing A75N1(PT17) · N66940
Palm Springs, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 12, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Palm Springs, CA
Aircraft
Boeing A75N1(PT17)
Tail Number
N66940
Operator
Kent Thomas
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA014
The pilot stated that during landing, the airplane encountered a crosswind. The left wingtip touched the runway and the airplane ground looped. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed damage to the left aileron and a wing rib. Approximately 15 minutes after the accident, the wind was reported from 130 degrees at 4 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing the tail wheel-equipped airplane on runway 31R. The pilot stated that during the landing, he encountered a crosswind, the left wingtip touched the runway, and the airplane ground looped. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions. Post accident examination of the airplane revealed damage to the left aileron and a wing rib. Approximately 15 minutes after the accident, the wind was reported from 130 degrees at 4 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 PDT
Nearest AirportPalm Springs In'T Airport (0nm)
Runway31R
Runway Length4952 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing A75N1(PT17)
Tail NumberN66940
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKent Thomas
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney · R-985 SERIES · Reciprocating · 450
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 41 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC