N53GL

Substantial
None

WACO CLASSIC AIRCRAFT CORP 2T-1A-2S/N: 1206

Summary

On September 16, 2021, a Waco Classic Aircraft Corp 2T-1A-2 (N53GL) was involved in an incident near Battle Creek, MI. 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 of the tailwheel equipped airplane during a crosswind landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA430. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N53GL.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 16, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA430
Location
Battle Creek, MI
Event ID
20210920103910
Coordinates
42.307638, -85.251317
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 of the tailwheel equipped airplane during a crosswind landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
WACO CLASSIC AIRCRAFT CORP
Serial Number
1206
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2015
Model / ICAO
2T-1A-2
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
2T-1A-2

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WACO CLASSIC AIRCRAFT CORP DBA
Address
15955 SOUTH AIRPORT RD
City
BATTLE CREEK
State / Zip Code
MI 49015-7608
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# CEN21LA430