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August 28, 2015 · Grumman American Avn G 164A A · N8761H
Welsh, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 28, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Welsh, LA
Aircraft
Grumman American Avn G 164A A (1976)
Tail Number
N8761H
Operator
Gulf Coast Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA250
The pilot reported that he was practicing takeoffs and landings in a tailwheel equipped biplane. During the landing roll, the pilot stated that as the tailwheel touched down, the nose of the airplane veered sharply to the left. The pilot attempted to correct with right rudder, but the airplane exited the runway surface and ground looped. During the ground loop, the airplane nosed forward and the top right side of the wing impacted the terrain. The right top wing was substantially damaged. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was practicing takeoffs and landings in a tailwheel equipped biplane. During the landing roll, the pilot stated that as the tailwheel touched down, the nose of the airplane veered sharply to the left. The pilot attempted to correct with right rudder, but the airplane exited the runway surface and ground looped. During the ground loop, the airplane nosed forward and the top right side of the wing impacted the terrain. The right top wing was substantially damaged. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:23 CDT
Nearest AirportWELSH (0nm WNW)
Runway25
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman American Avn G 164A A
Tail NumberN8761H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGulf Coast Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · 985 14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time20:15
Weather SourceWFAC