N77759

Substantial
None

TEMCO GC-1BS/N: 3531

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