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October 22, 2017 · Great Lakes 2T 1A 2 2 · N7GL

Dayton, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 22, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dayton, OH
Aircraft
Great Lakes 2T 1A 2 2 (1984)
Tail Number
N7GL
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA019

According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped biplane, he was unable to determine the wind direction during his approach. He circled the airport multiple times and attempted to communicate on the common advisory traffic frequency. During the landing roll on the runway, the biplane experienced an "unexpected turn to (the) left similar to being weathercocked." The biplane exited the left side of the runway and continued across descending terrain before it nosed over. The METAR nearest to the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 170° at 16 knots, gusting to 19 knots. The biplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the biplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped biplane, he was unable to determine the wind direction during his approach. He circled the airport multiple times and attempted to communicate on the common advisory traffic frequency. During the landing roll on runway 25, the biplane experienced an "unexpected turn to (the) left similar to being weathercocked." The biplane exited the left side of the runway and continued across descending terrain before it nosed over. The METAR nearest to the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 170° at 16kts and gusting to 19kts. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EDT
Nearest AirportGreene County-Lewis A Jackson (0nm NNE)
Runway25
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGreat Lakes 2T 1A 2 2
Tail NumberN7GL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAero Sport Power · O-360-A2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind170° @ 16 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time20:58
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data