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September 1, 2024 · Thompson Ryan L Thompson Craft · N954RD
Port Angeles, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Port Angeles, WA
Aircraft
Thompson Ryan L Thompson Craft (2009)
Tail Number
N954RD
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR24LA301
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during landing, the airplane bounced and when the airplane touched back down, the tail moved to the left. He applied left rudder to correct the movement, however, the airplane ground looped to the right, nosed over and came to rest inverted. The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during landing, the airplane bounced and when the airplane touched back down, the tail moved to the left. He applied left rudder to correct the movement, however, the airplane ground looped to the right, nosed over and came to rest inverted. The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 PDT
Nearest AirportWilliam R Fairchild Internatio (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length6347 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftThompson Ryan L Thompson Craft
Tail NumberN954RD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC