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November 26, 2018 · Darren M Vinelli Sopwith PUP · N1916Z

Rio Vista, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 26, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rio Vista, CA
Aircraft
Darren M Vinelli Sopwith PUP (2017)
Tail Number
N1916Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA075

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing, the airplane encountered a variable crosswind gust, and the left wing lifted. He was able to keep the airplane on the runway and established a landing roll. The ground speed was about 20 mph, and the airplane encountered another wind gust. The airplane weather-vaned to the left, exited the left side of the runway, rolled into mud, and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that the wind at the time of the accident was variable at 5 knots, gusting to 8 knots. A METAR at the nearest airport about 12 miles west of the accident site reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 020° at 6 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 25.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during landing, the airplane encountered a variable crosswind gust and the left wing lifted. He was able to keep the airplane on the runway and established a landing roll. The ground speed was about 20 miles per hour and the airplane encountered another wind gust. The airplane weathervaned to the left and exited the left side of the runway, rolled into mud and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The pilot reported that the wind at the time of the accident was variable at 5 knots and gusting to 8 knots. The METAR at the nearest airport was about 12 miles to the west of the accident site, and reported that about the time of the accident, the wind was out from 02 at 6 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 25. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 PST
Nearest AirportRio Vista Muni (0nm SSE)
Runway25
Runway Length4199 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDarren M Vinelli Sopwith PUP
Tail NumberN1916Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290G · Reciprocating · 125
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 48
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time20:58
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data