WACO CLASSIC AIRCRAFT YMF F5C
Renton, WA — January 25, 2014
Event Information
| Date | January 25, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA103 |
| Event ID | 20140127X02241 |
| Location | Renton, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.49000, -122.21722 |
| Airport | RENTON MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | WACO CLASSIC AIRCRAFT |
| Model | YMF F5C |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll in the tailwheel equipped airplane, as the rudder lost effectiveness, the airplane veered to the right and then ground looped off of the runway. Subsequently, the left wing struck the ground, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot reported that he thought he may have inadvertently applied minor application of the right brake due to his foot placement.
The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.