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August 3, 2017 · Beech D17S · N44562

Colorado Springs, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Aircraft
Beech D17S (1944)
Tail Number
N44562
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN17LA301

The airline transport pilot was landing in the tailwheel-equipped airplane in right quartering tailwind conditions. After touchdown, with the tailwheel on the runway, the airplane drifted to the right and the pilot applied left brake. The right landing gear collapsed, and the airplane ground looped and came to rest upright near the right edge of the runway. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane, and that, "it got away from me, I guess."

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Crosswind correction-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

On August 3, 2017, about 1130 mountain daylight time, a Beech D17S airplane, N44562, ground looped during landing at City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), Colorado Springs, Colorado. The pilot and one passenger were not injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident and no flight plan had been filed. The flight departed Gallup Municipal Airport (GUP), Gallup, New Mexico, about 0900. The pilot stated during landing the right quartering tailwind was 10 to 13 mph. He made a normal landing with a lot of left rudder application to keep the airplane straight. After touchdown, with the tailwheel on the runway, the airplane drifted to the right and he applied left brake. The right landing gear collapsed and the airplane continued to the right edge of the runway where it came to rest upright. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane and that "it got away from me, I guess." The responding Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector reported that the airplane landed on runway 35L and ground looped during the landing roll. The right main landing gear collapsed (figure 1), the lower right wing struck the ground. A postaccident examination revealed no anomalies with the landing gear. Figure 1 – Accident airplane on the edge of the runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 MDT
Nearest AirportCity Of Colorado Springs Muni (1nm ESE)
Runway35L
Runway Length11022 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech D17S
Tail NumberN44562
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R985-AN-6 · Reciprocating
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 85 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 54
Altimeter30.37 inHg
Observation Time17:38
Weather SourceWFAC

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