N234X

Substantial
None

STEARMAN A75S/N: 75-260

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 1, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA457
Location
Appleton, WI
Event ID
20130805X95836
Coordinates
44.258056, -88.518890
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STEARMAN
Serial Number
75-260
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
A75ST75
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
A75

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AMERICAN AIRPOWER HERITAGE FLYING MUSEUM INC
Address
PO BOX 764769
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
TX 75376-4769
Country
United States

Analysis

Prior to landing, the pilot listened to the automated weather station which reported the wind out of the west at 8 knots; the pilot would land on runway 21 for a normal crosswind landing. During the landing roll, the right wing lifted suddenly, the left wing contacted the ground, and the airplane ground looped. The pilot asked the air traffic controller the wind information, the air traffic controller responded that the wind was at 14 knots, gusting to 19 and getting stronger. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA457