GROSCH STARDUSTER TOO SA 30
Lincoln, CA — October 4, 2015
Event Information
| Date | October 4, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA010 |
| Event ID | 20151008X73655 |
| Location | Lincoln, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.90917, -121.35111 |
| Airport | LINCOLN RGNL/KARL HARDER FIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GROSCH |
| Model | STARDUSTER TOO SA 30 |
| 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 during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop, left main landing gear collapse, and the left wing striking the runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, he lost directional control and the airplane ground looped to the right. During the ground loop, the left main landing gear collapsed, the left wing impacted the runway, and the airplane stopped on the runway. The left wing sustained substantial damage.
About the time of the accident at the airport, the wind was reported as 250 degrees true at 3 knots.
The pilot stated there were 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.