N94TM

Substantial
None

MORRIS THOMAS LEE STOLP STRDSTR SA300S/N: M001

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 9, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA236
Location
Lincoln, NE
Event ID
20140513X22850
Coordinates
40.851387, -96.755836
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusty crosswinds in a tail wheel equipped airplane.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MORRIS THOMAS LEE
Serial Number
M001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1993
Model / ICAO
STOLP STRDSTR SA300
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
STOLP STRDSTR SA300

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SUNFLOWER SPORT AVIATION LLC
Address
PO BOX 3263
City
FORT LEAVENWORTH
State / Zip Code
KS 66027-0263
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was performing a full-stop landing after practicing landings at another airport. The tail-wheel equipped airplane touched down on runway 35 with a prevailing wind from 220 degrees at 10 knots gusting to 15 knots. The airplane landed with the main landing gear and the pilot lowered the tail of the airplane by applying aft stick. The tailwheel began to shimmy as the pilot steered the airplane down the runway. During the landing, the airplane began to yaw left and right before lifting up slightly and yawing to the left. The right landing gear buckled when it contacted the ground and the right lower wing contacted the ground resulting in substantial damage. The airplane departed the runway and came to rest to the left side of the runway. An examination of the airplane conducted by inspectors from the Federal Aviation Administration did not detect any preimpact anomalies.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN14CA236