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August 1, 2013 · Stearman A75 · N234X
Appleton, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Appleton, WI
Aircraft
Stearman A75
Tail Number
N234X
Operator
American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA457
Prior to landing, the pilot listened to the automated weather station which reported the wind out of the west at 8 knots; the pilot would land on runway 21 for a normal crosswind landing. During the landing roll, the right wing lifted suddenly, the left wing contacted the ground, and the airplane ground looped. The pilot then asked the air traffic controller what the wind was, the air traffic controller responded that the wind was at 14 knots, gusting to 19 and getting stronger. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
Prior to landing, the pilot listened to the automated weather station which reported the wind out of the west at 8 knots; the pilot would land on runway 21 for a normal crosswind landing. During the landing roll, the right wing lifted suddenly, the left wing contacted the ground, and the airplane ground looped. The pilot asked the air traffic controller the wind information, the air traffic controller responded that the wind was at 14 knots, gusting to 19 and getting stronger. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 CDT
Nearest AirportOutagamie County Regional (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length8002 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStearman A75
Tail NumberN234X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmerican Airpower Heritage Flying Museum
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · R680E SERIES · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 50
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC