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December 5, 2017 · North American T 6 G · N2996Q

Chesapeake, VA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 5, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chesapeake, VA
Aircraft
North American T 6 G (1950)
Tail Number
N2996Q
Operator
Shadow Ventures
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA068

According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, the airplane approached runway 10 in a "significant right crosswind," which diminished when the airplane touched down. The airplane touched down first on the right main wheel and the tailwheel about 70 knots airspeed. When the left main wheel touched down, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot applied left rudder and left brake and maintained aft stick pressure; however, the inputs were ineffective. The airplane exited the right side of the runway and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, the vertical stabilizer and the rudder. The METAR at the accident airport reported that about the time of the accident the wind was from 180° at 7kts. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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 airplane, the airplane approached runway 10 in a "significant right crosswind," which diminished when the airplane touched down. The airplane touched down first on the right main wheel and the tailwheel about 70 knots airspeed, and when the left main wheel touched down the airplane veered to the right. He applied left rudder, left brake and maintained aft stick pressure, however, the inputs were ineffective. The airplane exited the right side of the runway and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, the vertical stabilizer and the rudder. The METAR at the accident airport reported that about the time of the accident, the wind was from 180° at 7kts. 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 Time14:00 EST
Nearest AirportHampton Roads Executive (0nm NW)
Runway10
Runway Length5350 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftNorth American T 6 G
Tail NumberN2996Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorShadow Ventures
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-1340AN-1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · First Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 6500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 63 F
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time19:46
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data