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October 21, 2018 · Leroux John F CCX-1865 · N401WY
Carson City, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 21, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Carson City, NV
Aircraft
Leroux John F CCX-1865 (2015)
Tail Number
N401WY
Operator
L-Bird
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA031
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he was in the second airplane of a formation flight. During the landing roll, the airplane veered left, ground looped, and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during a formation flight landing as the second airplane, during the landing roll, the airplane veered left, ground looped left, and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing and right aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system located on the airport reported that, about five minutes prior to the accident, the winds were 320º at 3 knots. The airplane landed on runway 27. The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1, as requested.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 PDT
Nearest AirportCARSON (0nm SE)
Runway27
Runway Length6101 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLeroux John F CCX-1865
Tail NumberN401WY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorL-Bird
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAerosport · CC-340 · Reciprocating · 170
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 18 C
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC