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July 18, 2018 · Diamond DA20 C1 · N309EF
Van Nuys, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Van Nuys, CA
Aircraft
Diamond DA20 C1 (2004)
Tail Number
N309EF
Operator
Amval
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA474
The student pilot reported that, during landing, shortly after touchdown, a "crosswind…lifted the left wing," and the airplane "fishtailed." He said he and the instructor corrected by applying right aileron, but the airplane ground looped, and the right main landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower right section of the fuselage. The student reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about 30 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 130° at 8 knots and that, about 15 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 100º at 9 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 16R.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a left quartering headwind, which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that, during landing, shortly after touchdown, a "crosswind lifted the left wing" and the airplane veered left. He corrected with opposite aileron, but the airplane ground looped to the left and the right landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower right section of the fuselage. The student 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 30 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 130° at 8 knots and about 15 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 100º at 9 knots. The airplane landed on runway 16R.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:25 PDT
Nearest AirportVANNUYS (0nm SSW)
Runway16R
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDiamond DA20 C1
Tail NumberN309EF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmval
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-240 SER · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 24 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind100° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time02:41
Weather SourceWFAC