Pilot Debrief

GROSCH STARDUSTER TOO SA 30 near Lincoln, CA — 2015-10-04

Final reportGAA16CA010
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Date
2015-10-04
Location
Lincoln, CA, USA
Airport
LHM
Aircraft
GROSCH STARDUSTER TOO SA 30
Registration
N2RG
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop, left main landing gear collapse, and the left wing striking the runway.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, he lost directional control and the airplane ground looped to the right. During the ground loop, the left main landing gear collapsed, the left wing impacted the runway, and the airplane stopped on the runway. The left wing sustained substantial damage. About the time of the accident at the airport, the wind was reported as 250 degrees true at 3 knots. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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