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February 27, 2020 · Raf SE5A · N685SE
Kingsbury, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 27, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kingsbury, TX
Aircraft
Raf SE5A (2017)
Tail Number
N685SE
Operator
Training Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA105
The pilot reported that the initial touchdown was harder than expected and that the airplane bounced to the left. He was able to correct back to the right, but the airplane bounced again. When the airplane touched down the third time, it subsequently ground looped and the landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or deficiencies that led to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the accident happened while landing the conventional (tailwheel) gear equipped World War I replica fighter airplane after a test flight. He stated that the flight was uneventful until the initial touchdown which was harder than expected and the airplane bounced to the left. He was able to correct back to the right but the airplane bounced a second time to the left. When the airplane came down the third time it ground looped. The landing gear collapsed and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies that led to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:25 CST
Nearest AirportOld Kingsbury Aerodrome (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRaf SE5A
Tail NumberN685SE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTraining Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWright - Hisso · E · Reciprocating · 150
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 4 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 21 C
Altimeter30.45 inHg
Observation Time17:58
Weather SourceWFAC