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January 3, 2019 · Zlin Savage · N808JD

Prescott, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 3, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Prescott, AZ
Aircraft
Zlin Savage (2006)
Tail Number
N808JD
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA112

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while practicing stop-and-go landings, the airplane touched down and immediately veered right. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder; however, the airplane ground looped to the right and exited the right side of the runway. During the ground-loop, the left wing struck the ground. The airplane subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift strut and wing. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 21R with wind from 070° at 4 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while practicing stop and go landings, the airplane touched down and immediately veered to the right. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder, however the airplane ground looped to the right and exited the right side of the runway. During the ground-loop the left wing struck the ground. The airplane subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift strut and wing. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident the airplane was landing runway 21R with the wind direction heading of 070 at 4 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:12 MST
Nearest AirportErnest A Love Field (0nm SSW)
Runway21R
Runway Length4846 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftZlin Savage
Tail NumberN808JD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 10 C
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data