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June 17, 2013 · Gary W Bettis Harmon Rocket II · N91GB
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Aircraft
Gary W Bettis Harmon Rocket II
Tail Number
N91GB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA276
The pilot reported that he contacted UNICOM as he approached the airport and was told that the gusting wind of 10 to 15 knots favored the southern runway. The first attempt to land resulted in a go-around due to an erratic and gusting right crosswind. During touchdown on the second attempt, the crosswind turned the airplane to the right. The pilot applied full left rudder, and was able to return the airplane to runway centerline. However, during the rollout, the airplane was again struck by the crosswind, and departed the runway surface and ground looped. The fuselage and left wing were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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 he contacted UNICOM as he approached the airport and was told that the gusting wind of 10 to 15 knots favored the southern runway. The first attempt to land resulted in a go-around due to an erratic and gusting right crosswind. During touchdown on the second attempt, the crosswind turned the airplane to the right. The pilot applied full left rudder, and was able to return the airplane to runway centerline. However, during the rollout, the airplane was again struck by the crosswind, and departed the runway surface and ground looped. The fuselage and left wing were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 PDT
Nearest AirportLake Tahoe (0nm E)
Runway18
Runway Length8541 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGary W Bettis Harmon Rocket II
Tail NumberN91GB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO540-C4B5 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 11 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point21 C
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC