Pilot Debrief

AIR TRACTOR INC AT 402 near San Angelo, TX — 2017-08-02

Final reportGAA17CA469
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Date
2017-08-02
Location
San Angelo, TX, USA
Airport
SJT
Aircraft
AIR TRACTOR INC AT 402
Registration
N38HT
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, the airplane began an uncommanded slow right turn. He added that he applied left brake and left rudder, but the airplane continued to turn right. Subsequently, the airplane ground looped to the right, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing impacted the ground. The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system on the airport reported that, about 10 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 90° at 9 knots. The pilot landed on runway 36.

NTSB coding

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