N327GRUMMAN G-21A 1994-07-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

GRUMMAN G-21A S/N: 1051

Summary

On July 22, 1994, a Grumman G-21A (N327) was involved in an incident near Bremerton, WA. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING.

On July 22, 1994, approximately 1250 Pacific daylight time, a Grumman G-21A Goose, N327, sustained substantial damage when the pilot lost directional control after landing at Bremerton, Washington. The commercial pilot and his two pilot-rated passengers were uninjured. There was no flight plan filed for the flight, which was conducted in visual meteorological conditions.

The pilot was practicing landings at Bremerton.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA94LA192. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N327.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 22, 1994
NTSB Number
SEA94LA192
Location
BREMERTON, WA
Event ID
20001206X01888
Coordinates
47.569877, -122.629264
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
1051
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
G-21A G21
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
8
FAA Model
G-21A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DAMICO SAMUEL P
Address
20 THORNELL RD
City
PITTSFORD
State / Zip Code
NY 14534-3526
Country
United States

Analysis

On July 22, 1994, approximately 1250 Pacific daylight time, a Grumman G-21A Goose, N327, sustained substantial damage when the pilot lost directional control after landing at Bremerton, Washington. The commercial pilot and his two pilot-rated passengers were uninjured. There was no flight plan filed for the flight, which was conducted in visual meteorological conditions.

The pilot was practicing landings at Bremerton. Damage included left landing gear collapse, left wing tip and spar damage, keel damage, and structural damage around the left main landing gear.

The pilot stated that while rolling out after landing, while at about 20 mph in a three-point attitude, he experienced a loss of directional control to the left, which he corrected with right rudder, right brake and left engine. He stated that he over- corrected, which resulted in a turn to the right.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA94LA192