N89B

Substantial
None

CLASSIC AIRCRAFT CORP WACO YMFS/N: F5-006

Accident Details

Date
Monday, November 16, 2009
NTSB Number
ERA10CA076
Location
Dunnellon, FL
Event ID
20091123X51058
Coordinates
29.056943, -82.372497
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The certified flight instructor’s delayed response to the student pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a ground-loop. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's loss of directional control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CLASSIC AIRCRAFT CORP
Serial Number
F5-006
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1987
Model / ICAO
WACO YMFAT2P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
WACO YMF

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VICTORIA'S WINGS LLC
Address
1279 HOUSTON ST STE 1201
City
MELBOURNE
State / Zip Code
FL 32935-7069
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot was receiving instruction in a tailwheel equipped biplane from a certified flight instructor (CFI). During the second landing, the student pilot landed the airplane on the runway fast and bounced; the airplane started to veer left. The student pilot corrected with right rudder application. The CFI applied full left rudder when the airplane veered to the right again, which had no effect on the airplane’s direction of travel; the student pilot then applied right brake during the CFI’s correction. The airplane continued right until it ground-looped. The biplane incurred substantial damage to both upper wings and left lower wing. The flight crew reported no mechanical deficiencies prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA076