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November 2, 2012 · Spackman Avid Flyer · N130PS
Casper, WY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 2, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Casper, WY
Aircraft
Spackman Avid Flyer
Tail Number
N130PS
Operator
E Paul Spackman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA040
The pilot reported that he circled above the traffic pattern in the tailwheel-equipped airplane for approximately 1/2 hour before he entered the traffic pattern and conducted an uneventful approach and landing. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane ground looped, and the lower fuselage where the landing gears attach was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that it was the tail-wheel equipped airplane’s first flight. He had circled above the traffic pattern for approximately one half hour before he entered the traffic pattern and conducted an uneventful approach and landing touchdown. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane ground looped, and the lower fuselage where the landing gears attach, was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 MDT
Nearest AirportCasper/Natrona Intl Airport (1nm)
Runway26
Runway Length8679 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSpackman Avid Flyer
Tail NumberN130PS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorE Paul Spackman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912A · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 21 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC