Pilot Debrief

AIR TRACTOR INC AT 502 near Oberlin, KS — 2016-05-08

Final reportGAA16CA224
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Date
2016-05-08
Location
Oberlin, KS, USA
Airport
OIN
Aircraft
AIR TRACTOR INC AT 502
Registration
N6181Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, and a ground loop.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, as the airplane slowed down, the tailwheel lifted off the ground. He further reported that the airplane veered to the right despite left rudder and brake application, exited the runway, and ground looped. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage.

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