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March 5, 2021 · Post Thorp T-18 · N763LG
Indianapolis, IN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 5, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Aircraft
Post Thorp T-18 (1979)
Tail Number
N763LG
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA157
The pilot reported that during landing he was slow to react when the wind lifted the airplane’s right wing. The airplane subsequently ground looped and came to a stop in the grass median between the runway and the taxiway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing on runway 01 with wind from 060o at 9 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing he was slow to react when the wind lifted the airplane’s right wing. The airplane subsequently ground looped and came to a stop in the grass median between the runway and the taxiway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing on runway 01 with wind from 060o at 9 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EST
Nearest AirportIndy South Greenwood (1nm ESE)
Runway01/1
Runway Length5102 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPost Thorp T-18
Tail NumberN763LG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 0 C
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourcePILO