Accident Details
Date
Thursday, August 10, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA484
Location
Ocean City, NJ
Event ID
20170811X32009
Coordinates
39.263610, -74.607498
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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
C.A.S.A. 1.131
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
C.A.S.A. 1.131E
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PLANE FUN INC TR TRUSTEE
Address
2003 DEERFIELD RUN
City
SNELLVILLE
State / Zip Code
GA 30078-2403
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped biplane reported that, during the landing roll, the biplane started to veer right. He attempted to regain control, but the biplane continued to veer right and ground looped. Subsequently, the bottom of the left wing impacted the ground and the left main gear collapsed.
The biplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the biplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA17CA484