Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 1, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA550
Location
Culpeper, VA
Event ID
20180911X02418
Coordinates
38.525554, -77.859725
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, which resulted in a ground-loop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HANGAR 39 LLC
Address
16135 BERRYVALE LN
City
CULPEPER
State / Zip Code
VA 22701-5530
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot in the rear seat of the tailwheel-equipped bi-plane reported that he and another pilot were practicing landings on the asphalt runway. During the landing roll a left ground-loop ensued and the bottom right wing and aileron collided with the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial to the bottom right wing and aileron.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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# GAA18CA550