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February 8, 2018 · Heinlein George GH125 NO Series · N79GH
Valkaria, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 8, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Valkaria, FL
Aircraft
Heinlein George GH125 NO Series (1993)
Tail Number
N79GH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA182
The pilot reported that, after landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he exited the runway as soon as possible due to student traffic in the pattern. The runway had no parallel taxiway, and he underestimated the softness of the terrain next to the runway. He added that the right main landing gear dug in, the airplane ground looped, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest nose-down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that he should have stayed on the paved runway until reaching the taxiway exit.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to exit the paved runway into soft terrain, which resulted in a ground loop and landing gear collapse.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, after landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he exited the runway as soon as possible due to student traffic in the pattern, but the runway had no parallel taxiway, and he underestimated the softness of the terrain next to the runway. He added, the right main landing gear dug in, the airplane ground looped, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest nosed down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that he should have stayed on the paved runway until reaching the taxiway exit.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EST
Nearest AirportVALKARIA (0nm WNW)
Runway10
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHeinlein George GH125 NO Series
Tail NumberN79GH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-G · Reciprocating · 130
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC