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March 29, 2016 · Waco CTO NO Series · N744H
Ridgeland, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 29, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ridgeland, SC
Aircraft
Waco CTO NO Series (1929)
Tail Number
N744H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA170
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped bi-plane reported that during the landing roll, the bi-plane started turning to the right, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the nose of the bi-plane impacted the ground. The bi-plane sustained substantial damage to the left lower wing. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped bi-plane reported that during the landing roll, the bi-plane started turning to the right, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the nose of the bi-plane impacted the ground. The bi-plane sustained substantial damage to the left lower wing. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportRidgeland (0nm WSW)
Runway03
Runway Length2692 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWaco CTO NO Series
Tail NumberN744H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWright · 760E-2 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 92 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 43 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC