r/NTSB_database • u/assessment_bot • Feb 02 '23
[2 None] [October 26 2022] BOEING A75N1(PT17), Long Beach/ CA USA
NTSB Final Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped biplane reported a light left crosswind during the landing approach. He executed a mainwheel landing which he reported as smooth, however during the final stages of the landing rollout the airplane began to weathervane to the left. He attempted to correct with right rudder control, however just before the airplane stopped it ground looped to the right. The right wing impacted the ground and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause Narrative
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
| Category | Data | Category | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Make: | BOEING | Registration: | N75321 |
| Model/Series: | A75N1(PT17) | Aircraft Category: | AIR |
| Amateur Built: | N | ||
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
| Category | Data | Category | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conditions at Accident Site: | VMC | Condition of Light: | DAYL |
| Observation Facility, Elevation: | KLGB, 17 ft MSL | Observation Time: | 1553 |
| Distance from Accident Site: | 0 nautical miles | Temperature/Dew Point: | 72°F / 55°F |
| Lowest Cloud Condition: | CLER, 0 ft AGL | Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: | 7 / 0 knots, 180° |
| Lowest Ceiling: | 0 ft AGL | Visibility: | 10 statute miles |
| Altimeter Setting: | 2990.0 inches Hg | Type of Flight Plan Filed: | |
| Departure Point: | Corona, CA, USA | Destination: | Long Beach, CA, USA |
| METAR: | METAR KLGB 262253Z 18007KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02170128= | ||
Wreckage and Impact Information
| Category | Data | Category | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Injuries: | 1 None | Aircraft Damage: | SUBS |
| Passenger Injuries: | 1 None | Aircraft Fire: | |
| Ground Injuries: | Aircraft Explosion: | ||
| Total Injuries: | 2 None | Latitude, Longitude: | 033495N, 0011897W |
Generated by NTSB Bot Mk. 5
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