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June 30, 2019 · Skybolt Smith Special Skybol No Series · N748JS
Stafford, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Stafford, VA
Aircraft
Skybolt Smith Special Skybol No Series (2017)
Tail Number
N748JS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA434
The pilot reported that, during landing, the biplane touched down right of the centerline, and the propeller struck the runway. He added power to go around, but the biplane drifted right, so he maneuvered it toward a grass field right of the runway and shut off the engine. He then leveled the biplane, and it subsequently landed hard, and the main landing gear collapsed. The biplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing "I" strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the biplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during an aborted go-around, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The biplane pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane touched down right of the centerline and the propeller struck the runway. He added power to go-around, but the airplane drifted right, so he maneuvered the airplane to the grass field to the right of the runway and shut off the engine. He then leveled the airplane, the airplane landed hard, and the main landing gears collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing "I" strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:49 EDT
Nearest AirportStafford Rgnl (1nm NW)
Runway33
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSkybolt Smith Special Skybol No Series
Tail NumberN748JS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSc Motorstart Srl · VedeneyevM14p · Reciprocating · 360
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 11000 ft
Altimeter29.81 inHg
Observation Time11:55
Weather SourceWFAC