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October 4, 2015 · Grosch Starduster TOO SA 30 NO Series · N2RG

Lincoln, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 4, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lincoln, CA
Aircraft
Grosch Starduster TOO SA 30 NO Series (2015)
Tail Number
N2RG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA010

The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, he lost directional control and the airplane ground looped to the right. During the ground loop, the left main landing gear collapsed, the left wing impacted the runway, and the airplane stopped on the runway. The left wing sustained substantial damage. About the time of the accident at the airport, the wind was reported as 250 degrees true at 3 knots. 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 the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop, left main landing gear collapse, and the left wing striking the runway.

Full Narrative

The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, he lost directional control and the airplane ground looped to the right. During the ground loop, the left main landing gear collapsed, the left wing impacted the runway, and the airplane stopped on the runway. The left wing sustained substantial damage. About the time of the accident at the airport, the wind was reported as 250 degrees true at 3 knots. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PDT
Nearest AirportLincoln Rgnl/Karl Harder Field (0nm E)
Runway15
Runway Length6001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrosch Starduster TOO SA 30 NO Series
Tail NumberN2RG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 83 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter29.59 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data