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July 10, 2016 · Helio H 295 NO Series · N9185Z
Grants Pass, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Grants Pass, OR
Aircraft
Helio H 295 NO Series (1966)
Tail Number
N9185Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA366
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, he encountered a crosswind gust from the right. Subsequently, the airplane swerved off the runway to the right and ground looped. During the ground loop, the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer impacted the ground, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported on the National Transportation Safety Board Accident/ Incident Report Form 6120.1, the wind direction was variable at 8 to 9 knots, with gusts at 2 to 5 knots. The destination airport was not equipped with an automated weather observation system.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, he encountered a crosswind gust from the right. Subsequently, the airplane swerved off the runway to the right and ground looped. During the ground loop, the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer impacted the ground, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported on the National Transportation Safety Board Accident/ Incident Report Form 6120.1, the wind direction was variable at 8 to 9 knots, with gusts at 2 to 5 knots. The destination airport was not equipped with an automated weather observation system.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 PDT
Nearest AirportGrants Pass (0nm SSW)
Runway13
Runway Length4001 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHelio H 295 NO Series
Tail NumberN9185Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · GO-480-G1D6 · Reciprocating · 295
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Second Class · None
Crew 3None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 48
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time23:22
Weather SourceWFAC