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June 19, 2018 · Craig A Reed Starduster II NO Series · N969TM
Morrilton, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Morrilton, AR
Aircraft
Craig A Reed Starduster II NO Series (2016)
Tail Number
N969TM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA365
According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped biplane, he was performing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. During the landing roll, the biplane veered right, and he aborted the landing. However, the biplane failed to gain altitude, exited the right side of the runway, and collided with a drainage culvert. The biplane then rolled about 50 ft into the field on the right side of the runway and stopped. The biplane sustained substantial damage to the lower right wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the biplane 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 bi-plane, he was performing touch-and-go takeoff and landings. During the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right and he aborted the landing. However, the airplane did not gain altitude, exited the right side of the runway, and collided with a drainage culvert. The airplane then rolled about 50ft into the field on the right side of the runway and stopped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower right wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:15 CDT
Nearest AirportMorrilton Muni (0nm SW)
Runway09
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCraig A Reed Starduster II NO Series
Tail NumberN969TM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A3B6D · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC