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May 8, 2020 · North American SNJ 6 · N3238G

San Antonio, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 8, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
San Antonio, TX
Aircraft
North American SNJ 6 (1959)
Tail Number
N3238G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA176

The pilot reported that he had just completed a landing in a tailwheel equipped airplane, and he noticed the wind began to shift. He then elected to conduct another wheel landing. The pilot stated he landed on runway 17, on centerline, and that as he lowered the tail, the airplane experienced a strong pull to the right. He was unable to keep the airplane from departing the runway and as he reduced the throttle, the airplane entered a ground loop. The airplane's right main landing gear collapsed, and the wing and propeller struck the ground. Substantial damaged was noted to the right wing. A review of the weather conditions about the time of the accident noted wind at 330° at 3 kts, and 20 minutes later, the wind was reported as 360° at 11 kts with gusts to 17 kts. The accident is consistent with the pilot's loss of control during landing.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he had just completed a landing in a tailwheel equipped airplane, and he noticed the wind began to shift. He then elected to conduct another wheel landing. The pilot stated he landed on runway 17, on centerline, and that as he lowered the tail, the airplane experienced a strong pull to the right. He was unable to keep the airplane from departing the runway and as he reduced the throttle, the airplane entered a ground loop. The airplane's right main landing gear collapsed, and the wing and propeller struck the ground. Substantial damaged was noted to the right wing. A review of the weather conditions about the time of the accident noted wind at 330° at 3 kts, and 20 minutes later, the wind was reported as 360° at 11 kts with gusts to 17 kts. The accident is consistent with the pilot's loss of control during landing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:55 CDT
Nearest AirportBoerne Stage Field Airport (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length5006 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftNorth American SNJ 6
Tail NumberN3238G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 11 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data