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April 20, 2017 · North American SNJ 5 · N7969C
Van Nuys, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 20, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Van Nuys, CA
Aircraft
North American SNJ 5
Tail Number
N7969C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA242
The pilot reported that, as the tailwheel was contacting the ground, a "sudden gust of wind" lifted the right wing and that the airplane weather-vaned to the right. Subsequently, the airplane ground looped and exited the right side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system on the accident airport, about the time of the accident, reported that the wind was from 270° at 9 knots. The pilot landed on runway 16.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that as the tailwheel was contacting the ground, a "sudden gust of wind" lifted the right wing and the airplane weathervaned to the right. Subsequently, the airplane ground looped and exited the right side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and aileron. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system on the accident airport, about the time of the accident, reported the wind at 270° at 9 knots. The pilot landed on runway 16.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 PDT
Nearest AirportVANNUYS (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length8001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American SNJ 5
Tail NumberN7969C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R1340 AN1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time00:51
Weather SourceWFAC