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June 15, 2024 · Robert L Staton Javron INC PA-18 REP · N82SC

Schell City, MO

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 15, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Schell City, MO
Aircraft
Robert L Staton Javron INC PA-18 REP (2021)
Tail Number
N82SC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA225

The front seat pilot reported that he flew a stable approach with the airplane configured with one notch of wing flaps for landing on runway 18 at the destination airport. He applied control input to compensate for a crosswind, and the airplane touched down on the left main landing gear wheel followed by the right main landing gear wheel and tailwheel. During the landing rollout and at an airplane speed of about 15-18 mph, a gust of wind swung the airplane’s tail to the right. The pilot reacted but quickly ran out of rudder authority and the airplane ground looped. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane right wing impacted the runway resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and right aileron. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunction/failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot stated that while standing on the runway, the winds were gusting from 120o.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground loop and impact with the runway surface.

Full Narrative

The front seat pilot reported that he flew a stable approach with the airplane configured with one notch of wing flaps for landing on runway 18 at the destination airport. He applied control input to compensate for a crosswind, and the airplane touched down on the left main landing gear wheel followed by the right main landing gear wheel and tailwheel. During the landing rollout and at an airplane speed of about 15-18 mph, a gust of wind swung the airplane’s tail to the right. The pilot reacted but quickly ran out of rudder authority and the airplane ground looped. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane right wing impacted the runway resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and right aileron. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunction/failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot stated that while standing on the runway, the winds were gusting from 120o.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:25 CDT
Nearest AirportNew Century Aircenter Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length7339 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRobert L Staton Javron INC PA-18 REP
Tail NumberN82SC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · Titan OX-370- · Reciprocating · 185
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 71 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 39 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time12:32
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data