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February 5, 2018 · Somerton David J JA30 Superstol NO Series · N726AD
Kerrville, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 5, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kerrville, TX
Aircraft
Somerton David J JA30 Superstol NO Series (2014)
Tail Number
N726AD
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA118
The pilot reported that, during landing in crosswind conditions, a wind gust "initiated" a ground loop, and the airplane exited the runway to the left. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 10 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 200° at 13 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The airplane landed on runway 12.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during landing in crosswind conditions, a wind gust "initiated" a ground loop and the airplane exited the runway to the left. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 10 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 200° at 13 knots, gusting 17 knots. The airplane landed on runway 12.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 CST
Nearest AirportKerrville Muni/Louis Schreiner (0nm W)
Runway12
Runway Length6004 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSomerton David J JA30 Superstol NO Series
Tail NumberN726AD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 914UL · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 13 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 50
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time21:35
Weather SourceWFAC