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May 22, 2011 · Flournoy Martin R Flournoy MR S1S · N457CF

Colorado Springs, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Aircraft
Flournoy Martin R Flournoy MR S1S
Tail Number
N457CF
Operator
Matt Tanner Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11LA361

The pilot reported that he made a normal touchdown, but during the rollout the airplane began to yaw to the left. He attempted to correct his loss of directional control by applying full right rudder and right brake. Despite his efforts to straighten the airplane's path, the airplane began to bounce/skip to the side and subsequently ground looped. During the impact sequence, the lower right wing tip, aileron and aft section of the fuselage sustained substantial damage. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the tailwheel spring attach bolt had pulled through the fuselage structure where it was mounted. The bolt was intact and there was no obvious damage to the threads. It could not be determined why the bolt separated prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing rollout due to failure of the tailwheel assembly for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On May 22, 2011, at 1630 mountain daylight time, N457CF, an experimental Flournoy MR S1S airplane, ground-looped during landing on Runway 15 at Meadowlake Airport (KFLY), Colorado Springs, Colorado. The airplane was registered to and operated by the commercial rated pilot, who was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, after a normal touchdown, he felt the tail drop about 6-inches followed by a loud grinding noise. As the airplane began to decelerate, it began to yaw to the left. The pilot applied full right rudder and right brake, but was unable to stop the yaw to the left. The airplane continued to rotate to the left and began to bounce/skip to the side and roll. The lower right wing struck the ground and the engine came to an abrupt stop. The pilot reported that the right main landing gear strut, entire brake assembly, wheel, tire, and wheel pant were damaged. The lower right wing tip and aileron sustained substantial damage from impacting the ground. The tailwheel separated from the airplane and there was substantial damage to the rudder and aft section of the fuselage. The propeller was also damaged. An inspector with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) performed an examination of the airplane and discovered that the tailwheel spring attach bolt had pulled through the fuselage structure where it was mounted. The bolt was intact and there was no obvious damage to the threads. It could not be determined as to why the bolt separated. Weather at Meadowlake airport at 1630 was reported as clear skies, visibility 10 miles, and wind from 100 degrees at 5 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 MDT
Nearest AirportMeadow Lake (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftFlournoy Martin R Flournoy MR S1S
Tail NumberN457CF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMatt Tanner Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 39 C
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time22:30
Weather SourcePILO

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