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September 28, 2017 · Silvaire 8 F · N9902C
Texarkana, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 28, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Texarkana, AR
Aircraft
Silvaire 8 F (1956)
Tail Number
N9902C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA575
According to a statement provided by the Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane stated that, after touchdown, the airplane veered sharply to the right, then the left, and subsequently ground looped. During the ground loop, the right wing, right horizontal stabilizer, and right elevator struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to a statement provided by the Federal Aviation Administration Inspector, the pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane stated that after touchdown the airplane veered sharply to the right, then the left, and subsequently ground looped. During the ground loop, the right wing, right horizontal stabilizer, and right elevator struck the ground. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CDT
Nearest AirportTexarkana Rgnl-Webb Field (0nm SW)
Runway04
Runway Length6601 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSilvaire 8 F
Tail NumberN9902C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C90 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 61 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC