Pilot Debrief

STEARMAN A75 near Appleton, WI — 2013-08-01

Final reportCEN13CA457
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Date
2013-08-01
Location
Appleton, WI, USA
Airport
KATW
Aircraft
STEARMAN A75
Registration
N234X
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

NTSB narrative

Prior to landing, the pilot listened to the automated weather station which reported the wind out of the west at 8 knots; the pilot would land on runway 21 for a normal crosswind landing. During the landing roll, the right wing lifted suddenly, the left wing contacted the ground, and the airplane ground looped. The pilot then asked the air traffic controller what the wind was, the air traffic controller responded that the wind was at 14 knots, gusting to 19 and getting stronger. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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