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May 1, 2022 · North American SNJ-6 · N451WA
Greenwood, SC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Greenwood, SC
Aircraft
North American SNJ-6 (1945)
Tail Number
N451WA
Operator
Warbird Adventures
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA214
According to the flight instructor, during the approach to landing the student pilot correctly flared and maintained pitch attitude and airspeed as the airplane touched down. When the tailwheel contacted the runway, the airplane immediately yawed to the left uncontrollably. The airplane ground looped, and the main landing gear collapsed before coming to a stop. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing. An examination of the tailwheel steering linkage assembly revealed the castellated nut fitting fractured.
NTSB Probable Cause
The loss of directional control due to a fractured tailwheel steering linkage assembly.
Full Narrative
According to the flight instructor, during the approach to landing the student pilot correctly flared and maintained pitch attitude and airspeed as the airplane touched down. When the tailwheel contacted the runway, the airplane immediately yawed to the left uncontrollably. The airplane ground looped, and the main landing gear collapsed before coming to a stop. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing. An examination of the tailwheel steering linkage assembly revealed the castellated nut fitting fractured.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 EDT
Nearest AirportGreenwood County Airport (1nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American SNJ-6
Tail NumberN451WA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWarbird Adventures
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-1340-AN-1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 68 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time12:56
Weather SourceWFAC