N77759TEMCO GC-1B2020-11-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

TEMCO GC-1BS/N: 3531

Summary

On November 08, 2020, a Temco GC-1B (N77759) was involved in an incident near Waukegan, IL. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a crosswind that resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA058. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N77759.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 8, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN21LA058
Location
Waukegan, IL
Event ID
20201113102281
Coordinates
42.420000, -87.870000
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 takeoff with a crosswind that resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TEMCO
Serial Number
3531
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
GC-1BTT1
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
GC-1B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WALSH SAMUEL R
Address
821 BIRCHMONT BEACH RD NE
City
BEMIDJI
State / Zip Code
MN 56601-8560
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA058