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May 31, 2020 · Zenair CH601 HD · N638RM
Worthington, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Worthington, MN
Aircraft
Zenair CH601 HD (2012)
Tail Number
N638RM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA206
The pilot was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane with a gusting, left quartering headwind. He stated that during the landing roll, he saw a fox run across the runway in front of the airplane, so he applied hard pressure to the brakes. He added that the tailwheel spun around, the airplane violently twisted to the left, and the right main landing gear bent under the airplane. He taxied the airplane to the ramp with difficulty. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing immediately above the landing gear. The right tailwheel chain was broken. There was no evidence of an animal strike on the airplane and there was no carcass found on the runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll to avoid an animal on the runway, which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane with a gusting, left quartering headwind. He stated that during the landing roll, he saw a fox run across the runway in front of the airplane, so he applied hard pressure to the brakes. He added that the tailwheel spun around, the airplane violently twisted to the left, and the right main landing gear bent under the airplane. He taxied the airplane to the ramp with difficulty. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing immediately above the landing gear. The right tailwheel chain was broken. There was no evidence of an animal strike on the airplane and there was no carcass found on the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 CDT
Nearest AirportWorthington Muni (0nm W)
Runway18
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftZenair CH601 HD
Tail NumberN638RM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSubaru · EA-81 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 19 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time21:56
Weather SourceWFAC