Pilot Debrief

SHILT JERRY C F-1 ROCKET near Bessimer, AL — 2017-04-07

Final reportGAA17CA220
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Date
2017-04-07
Location
Bessimer, AL, USA
Airport
EKY
Aircraft
SHILT JERRY C F-1 ROCKET
Registration
N3839Y
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the landing roll as the tailwheel was almost in contact with the ground, the airplane started to veer to the right. He attempted to correct to the left but lost directional control, and the airplane ground looped to the left. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its right wing and firewall. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system on the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 340° at 10 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The pilot landed on runway 23.

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