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July 6, 2024 · Baxter Daniel David Starduster TOO SA300 · N96558
Scappoose, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 6, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Scappoose, OR
Aircraft
Baxter Daniel David Starduster TOO SA300 (2007)
Tail Number
N96558
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR24LA237
The pilot stated that while landing the tailwheel equipped airplane, upon touch down, it began to deviate to the right, and he felt a shimmy when the tail came down. The pilot was unable to maintain directional despite rudder and brake inputs. The airplane subsequently ground looped, exited the runway surface, struck a runway light, and nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the lower left wing. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing on runway 15. Calm wind was reported 22 minutes prior to the accident and 38 minutes after the accident, reported wind was from 060° at 5 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that while landing the tailwheel equipped airplane, upon touch down, it began to deviate to the right, and he felt a shimmy when the tail came down. The pilot was unable to maintain directional despite rudder and brake inputs. The airplane subsequently ground looped, exited the runway surface, struck a runway light, and nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the lower left wing. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing on runway 15. Calm wind was reported 22 minutes prior to the accident and 38 minutes after the accident, reported wind was from 060° at 5 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 PDT
Nearest AirportScappoose Airport (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length5100 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBaxter Daniel David Starduster TOO SA300
Tail NumberN96558
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-G1B5 · Reciprocating · 290
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Basc · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 32 C
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC