Pilot Debrief

GIORGIO ANTHONY J RV4 near Torrance, CA — 2011-01-01

Final reportWPR11CA086
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Date
2011-01-01
Location
Torrance, CA, USA
Airport
TOA
Aircraft
GIORGIO ANTHONY J RV4
Registration
N322RV
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and a ground loop.

NTSB narrative

The pilot/owner of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during landing the left main gear collapsed resulting in a ground loop. He stated to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector that after landing the airplane seemed to oscillate then it pulled to the right, resulting in a ground loop into the grass on the right side of the runway. He also stated that he was not used to carrying a passenger in the rear seat. A postaccident inspection by an FAA inspector noted damage to the engine and strut mount assembly that was consistent with a hard landing.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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