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September 11, 2019 · Pitts S1 S · N515JD
Reno, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 11, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Reno, NV
Aircraft
Pitts S1 S (2016)
Tail Number
N515JD
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA596
The pilot reported that, during landing, the biplane encountered a right crosswind, veered right off the runway, and ground looped. The biplane sustained substantial damage to the lower left wing and rudder. 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, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped biplane reported that, during landing, the airplane encountered a right crosswind, veered to the right off the runway, and ground looped to the right. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower left wing and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 150° at 4 knots. The pilot added that he believed he encountered a dust devil. The pilot was landing the airplane on runway 08.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:43 PDT
Nearest AirportReno/Stead (0nm SSE)
Runway08
Runway Length7608 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPitts S1 S
Tail NumberN515JD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-360-A · Reciprocating · 350
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 28 C
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC