GLINES KENNETH TAILWIND W 8
Big Bear, CA — January 25, 2016
Event Information
| Date | January 25, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA121 |
| Event ID | 20160208X50851 |
| Location | Big Bear, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.26389, -116.85611 |
| Airport | BIG BEAR CITY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GLINES KENNETH |
| Model | TAILWIND W 8 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadvertent landing off the left side of the snow-covered runway, resulting in a ground loop and nose over.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during his approach at a non-towered airport at night, he made the descent to what he thought was the runway, but realized that it was actually the taxiway, and "slipped" right, to what he then perceived to be the runway. Upon touchdown, the airplane ground looped and nosed over. The pilot had landed and nosed over in the safety area to the left of the runway.
The pilot reported that he had been flying for the preceding 12 hour period, and conceded to having exceeded his personal endurance limitations. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with the airplane prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight 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.