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June 5, 2012 · Thomas Scott EAA Biplane Model P · N222WZ
Waynesburg, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 5, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Waynesburg, PA
Aircraft
Thomas Scott EAA Biplane Model P
Tail Number
N222WZ
Operator
Novodran Igor
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA384
The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to practice low approaches to runway 9. After completing several low approaches the pilot landed on a 1,500-foot grass strip located on the right side of runway 9. The pilot stated that, immediately after touchdown, the airplane was “pushed” by the wind and ground-looped, which resulted in a buckled firewall. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical or flight control anomalies prior to the accident. The closest weather observation station (located about 16 nautical miles northwest of the accident site) reported wind out of 030 degrees at 6 knots about the time of the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Crosswind correction-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to practice low approaches to runway 9. He completed several low approaches during the flight, and on the final approach of the flight, the pilot elected to land on a 1,500 foot grass strip between two runway turnoffs. Immediately after touchdown, the pilot stated that the airplane was “pushed” by the wind and ground-looped. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the airplane was substantially damaged with a buckled firewall. The pilot did not report any mechanical or flight control anomalies prior to the accident. The closest weather observation station was at Washington County Airport (AFJ) and indicated that winds were out of 030 degrees at 6 knots about the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 EDT
Nearest AirportGreene County Airport (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftThomas Scott EAA Biplane Model P
Tail NumberN222WZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNovodran Igor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-290 SERIES · Reciprocating · 140
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 85 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 48
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time22:15
Weather SourceWFAC