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January 25, 2016 · Glines Kenneth Tailwind W 8 NO Series · N1983T
Big Bear, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 25, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Big Bear, CA
Aircraft
Glines Kenneth Tailwind W 8 NO Series (1983)
Tail Number
N1983T
Operator
Earhart Robert E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA121
According to the pilot, during his approach at a non-towered airport at night, he made the descent to what he thought was the runway, but realized that it was actually the taxiway, and "slipped" right, to what he then perceived to be the runway. Upon touchdown, the airplane ground looped and nosed over. The pilot had landed and nosed over in the safety area to the left of the runway. The pilot reported that he had been flying for the preceding 12 hour period, and conceded to having exceeded his personal endurance limitations. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with the airplane prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during his approach at a non-towered airport at night, he made the descent to what he thought was the runway, but realized that it was actually the taxiway, and "slipped" right, to what he then perceived to be the runway. Upon touchdown, the airplane ground looped and nosed over. The pilot had landed and nosed over in the safety area to the left of the runway. The pilot reported that he had been flying for the preceding 12 hour period, and conceded to having exceeded his personal endurance limitations. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with the airplane prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 PST
Nearest AirportBig Bear City (0nm NNW)
Runway26
Runway Length5850 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGlines Kenneth Tailwind W 8 NO Series
Tail NumberN1983T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEarhart Robert E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-JC1B · Reciprocating
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 23 C
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time03:15
Weather SourceWFAC