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November 3, 2019 · Pitts S1 C · C-GMEE
Monument Valley, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 3, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Monument Valley, UT
Aircraft
Pitts S1 C (1980)
Tail Number
C-GMEE
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA20CA056
The pilot reported that, while conducting a three-point landing, the biplane's lower right wing struck vegetation along the edge of the runway. The biplane then veered right off the runway. She decided to abort the landing and added power to go around, but the biplane ground looped to the left, and both lower wings struck the ground. The biplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both lower wings. 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 directional control during landing after a wing struck vegetation, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent ground-loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped biplane reported that, while conducting a 3-point landing, the lower right wing struck vegetation along the edge of the runway. The biplane veered to the right off the runway. She decided to abort the landing and added power to go around, but the biplane ground looped to the left and both lower wings struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to fuselage and both lower wings. 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 Time11:45 MST
Nearest AirportMonument Valley (0nm E)
Runway16
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPitts S1 C
Tail NumberC-GMEE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-360-B4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 3 C
Altimeter30.30 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC