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May 16, 2018 · Boeing A75N1(PT17) Undesignat · N63794
Eden Prairie, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Eden Prairie, MN
Aircraft
Boeing A75N1(PT17) Undesignat (1942)
Tail Number
N63794
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA286
The pilot reported that, during a flight with a check pilot, while landing in crosswind conditions, the tailwheel-equipped biplane veered left. The pilot overcorrected with right rudder, and the biplane ground looped to the right. The biplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the biplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 230° at 7 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 28R.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during a flight with a check-pilot, while landing in crosswind conditions, the tailwheel-equipped biplane veered to the left. The pilot overcorrected with right rudder and the biplane ground looped to the right. The biplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the biplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 230° at 7 knots. The pilot landed on runway 28R.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest AirportFlying Cloud (0nm W)
Runway28R
Runway Length3898 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing A75N1(PT17) Undesignat
Tail NumberN63794
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W670-6N · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 73 · Second Class · None
Crew 2First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC