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January 1, 2011 · Giorgio Anthony J RV4 · N322RV

Torrance, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 1, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Torrance, CA
Aircraft
Giorgio Anthony J RV4
Tail Number
N322RV
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA086

The pilot/owner of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during landing the left main gear collapsed resulting in a ground loop. He stated to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector that after landing the airplane seemed to oscillate then it pulled to the right, resulting in a ground loop into the grass on the right side of the runway. He also stated that he was not used to carrying a passenger in the rear seat. A postaccident inspection by an FAA inspector noted damage to the engine and strut mount assembly that was consistent with a hard landing.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot/owner of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during landing the left main gear collapsed resulting in a ground loop. The pilot stated to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector that after landing the airplane seemed to oscillate then it pulled to the right, resulting in a ground loop into the grass on the right side of the runway. He also stated he was not used to carrying a passenger in the rear seat. The FAA inspector examined the airplane and noted damage to the engine and strut mount assembly that was consistent with a hard landing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 PST
Nearest AirportZamperini Field Airport (0nm)
Runway29R
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGiorgio Anthony J RV4
Tail NumberN322RV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 80 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 27 C
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time20:47
Weather SourceWFAC

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