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June 4, 2015 · Cessna 195 Undesignat · N9818A

Lancaster, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 4, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lancaster, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 195 Undesignat (1950)
Tail Number
N9818A
Operator
Tesco
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA118

According to the pilot, an annual inspection was completed on the airplane the day prior to this flight, so he planned to remain in the traffic pattern. During the first landing after touchdown, the pilot reported that the airplane began drifting to the right. He attempted to correct with the left rudder and brake, but once the tailwheel touched down the airplane quickly veered to the right, departed the runway, and ground looped. After the ground loop, the airplane stopped and the pilot shutdown the airplane without further incident. During a post-flight examination, the pilot stated that the right main tire was one half to three quarters underinflated. After further inspection, the pilot identified a small metal object that resembled a finishing nail in the right main tire and within one hour of the accident, the tire was completely flat. The pilot reported that both tires and associated pressures were checked and verified according to the airplane maintenance manual prior to flight. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations, with the exception of the right main tire. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left side of the fuselage.

NTSB Probable Cause

A loss of directional control and subsequent ground loop due to an underinflated right tire, which was a result of foreign object debris puncturing the tire.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, an annual inspection was completed on the airplane the day prior to this flight, so he planned to remain in the traffic pattern. During the first landing after touchdown, the pilot reported that the airplane began drifting to the right. He attempted to correct with the left rudder and brake, but once the tailwheel touched down the airplane quickly veered to the right, departed the runway, and ground looped. After the ground loop, the airplane stopped and the pilot shutdown the airplane without further incident. During a post-flight examination, the pilot stated that the right main tire was one half to three quarters underinflated. After further inspection, the pilot identified a small metal object that resembled a finishing nail in the right main tire and within one hour of the accident, the tire was completely flat. The pilot reported that both tires and associated pressures were checked and verified according to the airplane maintenance manual prior to flight. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations, with the exception of the right main tire. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left side of the fuselage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest AirportBuffalo-Lancaster Rgnl (0nm W)
Runway26
Runway Length3199 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 195 Undesignat
Tail NumberN9818A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTesco
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R755-A2 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time19:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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