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January 24, 2025 · Charles E Spencer CCK-1865 · N730CS
Vacaville, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 24, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Vacaville, CA
Aircraft
Charles E Spencer CCK-1865 (2022)
Tail Number
N730CS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR25LA083
The pilot reported that he performed a 3-point landing, and during the landing roll, the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite brake however the airplane ground looped to the right and subsequently exited the right side of the runway. During the ground loop, the left wing struck the ground and sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 02 with wind from 040° at 5 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he performed a 3-point landing, and during the landing roll, the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite brake however the airplane ground looped to the right and subsequently exited the right side of the runway. During the ground loop, the left wing struck the ground and sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 02 with wind from 040° at 5 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PST
Nearest AirportNUTTREE (0nm E)
Runway02/2
Runway Length4700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCharles E Spencer CCK-1865
Tail NumberN730CS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Aerospace · OX340CCB3J3N4 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 79 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 F / 37 F
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC