N9902C

Substantial
None

SILVAIRE 8S/N: S-5

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 28, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA575
Location
Texarkana, AR
Event ID
20171103X11946
Coordinates
33.450000, -93.996391
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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9902C
Make
SILVAIRE
Serial Number
S-5
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BLUE SKIES AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
PO BOX 831
Status
Deregistered
City
FRANKFORT
State / Zip Code
IN 46041-0831
Country
United States

Analysis

According to a statement provided by the Federal Aviation Administration Inspector, the pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane stated that after touchdown the airplane veered sharply to the right, then the left, and subsequently ground looped. During the ground loop, the right wing, right horizontal stabilizer, and right elevator struck the ground.

The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the right wing.

The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA17CA575