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October 12, 2015 · Furgason James E VANS RV 4 NO Series · N165DR
San Marcos, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 12, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
San Marcos, TX
Aircraft
Furgason James E VANS RV 4 NO Series (1986)
Tail Number
N165DR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA018
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, traveling about 45 to 55 knots, he encountered a crosswind. The airplane veered off the runway to the left into the wind and collided with a taxiway sign. The airplane came to a stop in grass adjacent to the runway. The fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. About the time of the accident, a routine aviation weather report at the airport reported the wind at 190 degrees true at 12 knots and the runway heading was 260 degrees magnetic, which resulted in an 11 knot crosswind component.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with an airport sign.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, traveling about 45 to 55 knots, he encountered a crosswind. The airplane veered off the runway to the left into the wind and collided with a taxiway sign. The airplane came to a stop in grass adjacent to the runway. The fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. METEORLOGICAL INFORMATION About the time of the accident, a routine aviation weather report at the airport reported the wind at 190 degrees true at 12 knots and the runway heading was 260 degrees magnetic, which resulted in an 11 knot crosswind component.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:17 CDT
Nearest AirportSan Marcos Muni (0nm WSW)
Runway26
Runway Length6330 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFurgason James E VANS RV 4 NO Series
Tail NumberN165DR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSuperior · IO-360-B1A · Reciprocating · 185
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.76 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC