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September 16, 2021 · Waco Classic Aircraft 2T-1A-2 · N53GL
Battle Creek, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 16, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Battle Creek, MI
Aircraft
Waco Classic Aircraft 2T-1A-2 (2015)
Tail Number
N53GL
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA430
The pilot was receiving additional flight instruction in the tailwheel-equipped airplane. During the landing with a crosswind, the airplane bounced and then settled onto the runway. The airplane veered to the right, so the pilot applied left rudder but overcorrected to the left. The pilot then relinquished the controls to the flight instructor. The flight instructor was unable to regain control and the airplane ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower right wing rear spar and aileron. The pilot and flight instructor both reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel equipped airplane during a crosswind landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
Full Narrative
The pilot was receiving additional flight instruction in the tailwheel-equipped airplane. During the landing with a crosswind, the airplane bounced and then settled onto the runway. The airplane veered to the right, so the pilot applied left rudder but overcorrected to the left. The pilot then relinquished the controls to the flight instructor. The flight instructor was unable to regain control and the airplane ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower right wing rear spar and aileron. The pilot and flight instructor both reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:56 EDT
Nearest AirportBattle Creek Exec At Kellogg F (0nm N)
Runway05L/
Runway Length10004 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWaco Classic Aircraft 2T-1A-2
Tail NumberN53GL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-360-B1G6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · First Class · None
Crew 2First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 F
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC