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August 10, 2024 · Rans RV8 · N348CW

Morris, IL

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Morris, IL
Aircraft
Rans RV8 (1999)
Tail Number
N348CW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA324

The student pilot executed a normal landing to runway 36 in the tailwheel airplane, and the flight instructor guarded the controls. The flight instructor stated that the landing was excellent and on centerline of the runway. During rollout, a level, tail-up attitude was maintained as the airplane slowed. As soon as the tailwheel contacted the runway, the airplane began an unexpected swerve to the right. The flight instructor stated that no input from him or his student caused the swerve. Both the student pilot and the flight instructor tried to correct the swerve; however, the airplane did not respond to inputs of full left rudder and full left brake. The airplane ground looped, hit a ditch, and sustained substantial damage to the left side of the fuselage adjacent to the left wing attachment point. Examination of the airplane did not reveal any preimpact anomalies with the tailwheel assembly, main wheel brakes, or the flight controls that would have precluded normal operation. The flight instructor reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations. The reported wind about the time of the accident was 280° at 13 knots with gusts to 16 knots. The flight instructor estimated the wind at the time of the accident was 330° at 5 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructors delayed remedial action while landing with a gusty crosswind.

Full Narrative

The student pilot executed a normal landing to runway 36 in the tailwheel airplane, and the flight instructor guarded the controls. The flight instructor stated that the landing was excellent and on centerline of the runway. During rollout, a level, tail-up attitude was maintained as the airplane slowed. As soon as the tailwheel contacted the runway, the airplane began an unexpected swerve to the right. The flight instructor stated that no input from him or his student caused the swerve. Both the student pilot and the flight instructor tried to correct the swerve; however, the airplane did not respond to inputs of full left rudder and full left brake. The airplane ground looped, hit a ditch, and sustained substantial damage to the left side of the fuselage adjacent to the left wing attachment point. Examination of the airplane did not reveal any preimpact anomalies with the tailwheel assembly, main wheel brakes, or the flight controls that would have precluded normal operation. The flight instructor reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations. The reported wind about the time of the accident was 280° at 13 knots with gusts to 16 knots. The flight instructor estimated the wind at the time of the accident was 330° at 5 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 CDT
Nearest AirportMorris Washburn Airport (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length5501 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRans RV8
Tail NumberN348CW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1None · None
Crew 2Age 60 · Basc · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 13 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 F
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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