Pilot Debrief

BOEING A75N1(PT17) near Eden Prairie, MN — 2018-05-16

Final reportGAA18CA286
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Date
2018-05-16
Location
Eden Prairie, MN, USA
Airport
FCM
Aircraft
BOEING A75N1(PT17)
Registration
N63794
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during a flight with a check pilot, while landing in crosswind conditions, the tailwheel-equipped biplane veered left. The pilot overcorrected with right rudder, and the biplane ground looped to the right. The biplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the biplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 230° at 7 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 28R.

NTSB coding

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