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July 22, 2017 · Radford Darrel F Christen Eagle II NO Series · N304DR
Atchison, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Atchison, KS
Aircraft
Radford Darrel F Christen Eagle II NO Series (1981)
Tail Number
N304DR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA449
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the tailwheel-equipped airplane encountered a wind gust and subsequently veered off the runway to the left. The pilot overcorrected to the right, and the airplane ground looped to the left. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that the automated weather observation system indicated that the wind was from 270° at 10 knots. The airplane landed on runway 34.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the tailwheel-equipped airplane encountered a gust of wind, and subsequently veered off the runway to the left. The pilot over corrected to the right and the airplane ground looped to the left. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that the automated weather observation system indicated that the wind was from 270° at 10 knots. The airplane landed on runway 34.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest AirportAmelia Earhart (0nm S)
Runway34
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width48 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRadford Darrel F Christen Eagle II NO Series
Tail NumberN304DR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIOA1A · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 79 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC