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May 1, 2016 · Aviat Aircraft A-1C-180 Undesignat · N13BF
Harlingen, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Harlingen, TX
Aircraft
Aviat Aircraft A-1C-180 Undesignat (2008)
Tail Number
N13BF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA225
The pilot reported that he bounced once during the landing touchdown in crosswind conditions, and subsequently ground looped to the left. During the ground loop, the right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing was substantially damaged when it impacted the runway. An automated weather observing system, about the time of the accident, reported the wind at 080 degrees true at 14 knots, for the landing on runway 17 left. The pilot did not report any 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 and substantial damage to the right wing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he bounced once during the landing touchdown in crosswind conditions, and subsequently ground looped to the left. During the ground loop, the right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing was substantially damaged when it impacted the runway. An automated weather observing system, about the time of the accident, reported the wind at 080 degrees true at 14 knots, for the landing on runway 17 left. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. After multiple requests from the National Transportation Safety Board investigator-in-charge, the pilot did not submit the NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/ Operator Aircraft Accident/ Incident Report.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest AirportValley Intl (1nm NE)
Runway17L
Runway Length5949 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAviat Aircraft A-1C-180 Undesignat
Tail NumberN13BF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1P · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 14 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 3700 ft
Altimeter29.70 inHg
Observation Time22:52
Weather SourceWFAC