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October 25, 2014 · Doubleday Donald Thorp TS-18CW · N18DD

Reklaw, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 25, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Reklaw, TX
Aircraft
Doubleday Donald Thorp TS-18CW (2010)
Tail Number
N18DD
Operator
Doubleday Donald
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15CA029

While attempting to land at a 4,000 foot long turf, private strip for a local fly-in, the accident pilot radioed his intention to land the runway. The pilot of airplane behind that accident pilot radioed his intention to perform a fly-by of the runway. The accident pilot landed long on the runway and decided to abort the landing. The trailing airplane was now overhead the accident pilot, so he delayed his takeoff. More airplane were flying overhead so the pilot decided to continue with the rollout. He assessed that the ground loop might injure nearby pedestrians, so he applied brakes, but the airplane did not stop before exiting the end of the strip into a stock tank. Substantial damage was sustained to the right wing. On the submitted report, the pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented if an air boss had been present to deconflict traffic.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate monitoring of the airplane's approach path which resulted in long landing and a subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed decision to apply the brakes, inflight traffic, and nearby pedestrians.

Full Narrative

While attempting to land at a 4,000 foot long turf, private strip for a local fly-in, the accident pilot radioed his intention to land the runway. The pilot of airplane behind that accident pilot radioed his intention to perform a fly-by of the runway. The accident pilot landed long on the runway and decided to abort the landing. The trailing airplane was now overhead the accident pilot, so he delayed his takeoff. More airplane were flying overhead so the pilot decided to continue with the rollout. He assessed that the ground loop might injure nearby pedestrians, so he applied brakes, but the airplane did not stop before exiting the end of the strip into a stock tank. Substantial damage was sustained to the right wing. On the submitted report, the pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented if an air boss had been present to deconflict traffic.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 CDT
Nearest AirportFlying M Ranch (0nm NNE)
Runway20
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDoubleday Donald Thorp TS-18CW
Tail NumberN18DD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDoubleday Donald
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A3A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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