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September 3, 2016 · North American SNJ 5 · N7296C

Perris, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Perris, CA
Aircraft
North American SNJ 5 (1944)
Tail Number
N7296C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA464

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll out with the tailwheel down, the tail of the airplane lifted back into the air, at that time he attempted to abort the landing. The pilot further reported that when the airplane became airborne the left wing dropped, then the right, both of which he countered. Subsequently, the left wing dropped again and struck the ground. The airplane exited the runway to the left and came to rest on its nose. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and aileron. After the accident, witnesses reported to the pilot that a dust devil had touched down in front of the airplane during the landing. The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inability to compensate for a dust devil during an aborted landing, which resulted in the left wing contacting the ground, a runway excursion, and the airplane coming to rest in a nose-down attitude.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll out with the tailwheel down, the tail of the airplane lifted back into the air, at that time he attempted to abort the landing. The pilot further reported that when the airplane became airborne the left wing dropped, then the right, both of which he countered. Subsequently, the left wing dropped again and struck the ground. The airplane exited the runway to the left and came to rest on its nose. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and aileron. After the accident, witnesses reported to the pilot that a dust devil had touched down in front of the airplane during the landing. The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 PDT
Nearest AirportPerris Valley (0nm SSE)
Runway15
Runway Length5100 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftNorth American SNJ 5
Tail NumberN7296C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R1340 - AN1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind2 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time19:58
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data