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July 7, 2013 · Luy Wayman Lockwood Aircam · N94C

Groveland, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 7, 2013
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Groveland, CA
Aircraft
Luy Wayman Lockwood Aircam (2001)
Tail Number
N94C
Operator
Merolla Richard L
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13LA314

The pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings with a direct 12-knot crosswind. Immediately after touchdown, a gust of wind impacted the airplane, and its left wing rose about 45 degrees. The pilot applied power for a go-around, and the airplane became airborne. The pilot did not compensate for the crosswind, and the airplane drifted sideways and impacted a tree near the runway. The airplane's right wing separated and remained in the tree, and the fuselage and left wing fell to the ground. 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-Crosswind correction-Incorrect use/operation - C

Full Narrative

On July 7, 2013, at 1231 Pacific daylight time, a Luy Wayman Lockwood Air cam twin engine experimental amateur-built airplane, N94C, was substantially damaged when it impacted a tree during a go-around at Pine Mountain Lake Airport (E45), Groveland, California. The private pilot was seriously injured and his passenger received minor injuries. The pilot/owner was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight, which had originated approximately 1 hour before the accident. A flight plan had not been filed. The pilot reported that he had departed from Pine Mountain and flown to Columbia Airport (O22), which was about 15 nautical miles away. He practiced several touch-and-go landings and returned to Pine Mountain for more practice landings. The pilot said the wind at Pine Mountain was a direct crosswind of about 12 knots. On his second approach, shortly after touchdown, a gust of wind impacted the airplane. He said the left wing went up about 45 degrees and the airplane pivoted a bit to the right on its right main landing gear. He applied power for a go-around, and the airplane became airborne. The airplane was pushed sideways by the wind, and it struck a tree about 1,400 feet from the approach end of the runway. The airplane's right wing separated from the fuselage and remained in the tree. The fuselage and left wing fell to the ground and came to rest inverted. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:31 PDT
Nearest AirportPine Mountain Lake Airport (1nm)
Runway27
Runway Length3624 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLuy Wayman Lockwood Aircam
Tail NumberN94C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMerolla Richard L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 · Reciprocating · 80 | Rotax · 912 ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Observation Time19:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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