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April 17, 2018 · Stone James R Daytona CUBS Replica NO Series · N3102Z

Orlando, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 17, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Orlando, FL
Aircraft
Stone James R Daytona CUBS Replica NO Series (2011)
Tail Number
N3102Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA219

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, a wind gust picked up the left wing. The right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing impacted the ground. 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. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 12 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 360° at 6 knots. The airplane landed on runway 07.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, a wind gust picked up the left wing. The right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing impacted the ground. 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. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 12 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 360° at 6 knots. The airplane landed on runway 07.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:05 EDT
Nearest AirportExecutive (0nm WSW)
Runway07
Runway Length6004 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStone James R Daytona CUBS Replica NO Series
Tail NumberN3102Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSuperior · XP-O-360-A3A2 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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