Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop.
NTSB analysis
The pilot in the rear seat of the tailwheel-equipped biplane reported that he and another pilot were practicing landings on the asphalt runway. During the landing roll, the airplane entered a left ground-loop, and the bottom right wing and aileron collided with the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial to the bottom right wing and aileron.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA18CA550 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 1, 2018
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Culpeper, Virginia
- Nearest airport
- Culpeper Rgnl (CJR)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Boeing B75N1
- N-number
- N27WE
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1943
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
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