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June 3, 2023 · Pitts S-2S · N1PW

Garden Plain, KS

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 3, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Garden Plain, KS
Aircraft
Pitts S-2S (1979)
Tail Number
N1PW
Operator
Welkin Aero
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA222

During the landing roll on a grass runway, the airplane decelerated quicker than the pilot expected, pulled to the right, and nosed over which resulted in a ground loop. The right lower wing and right elevator were substantially damaged during the ground loop. Postaccident examination of the airplane showed that the right main landing gear wheel inner tube and tire was likely flat prior to landing due to an undetected cut in the inner tube. The flat tire resulted in wheel pant fairing to contact the grass runway and the airplane became uncontrollable. Following the accident, the inner tube was inflated by the pilot and an audible leak was observed from the cut rubber area. The pilot reported that the tube was replaced during last the condition inspection, and it was unknown what caused the cut in the inner tube.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing roll due to a flat tire.

Full Narrative

During the landing roll on a grass runway, the airplane decelerated quicker than the pilot expected, pulled to the right, and nosed over which resulted in a ground loop. The right lower wing and right elevator were substantially damaged during the ground loop. Postaccident examination of the airplane showed that the right main landing gear wheel inner tube and tire was likely flat prior to landing due to an undetected cut in the inner tube. The flat tire resulted in wheel pant fairing to contact the grass runway and the airplane became uncontrollable. Following the accident, the inner tube was inflated by the pilot and an audible leak was observed from the cut rubber area. The pilot reported that the tube was replaced during last the condition inspection, and it was unknown what caused the cut in the inner tube.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest AirportYoder Airpark (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPitts S-2S
Tail NumberN1PW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWelkin Aero
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-540-D4A5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time18:04
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data