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January 25, 2014 · Waco Classic Aircraft YMF F5C · N188L
Renton, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 25, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Renton, WA
Aircraft
Waco Classic Aircraft YMF F5C (2013)
Tail Number
N188L
Operator
Benefit Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA103
The pilot reported that during the landing roll in the tailwheel equipped airplane, as the rudder lost effectiveness, the airplane veered to the right and then ground looped off of the runway. Subsequently, the left wing struck the ground, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot reported that he thought he may have inadvertently applied minor application of the right brake due to his foot placement. The pilot reported no 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 during the landing roll in the tailwheel equipped airplane, as the rudder lost effectiveness, the airplane veered to the right and then ground looped off of the runway. Subsequently, the left wing struck the ground, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot reported that he thought he may have inadvertently applied minor application of the right brake due to his foot placement. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:01 PST
Nearest AirportRenton Muni (0nm SSW)
Runway16
Runway Length5382 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWaco Classic Aircraft YMF F5C
Tail NumberN188L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBenefit Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R-755A2M · Reciprocating · 300
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 41 C
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC