WACO CTO
Ridgeland, SC — March 29, 2016
Event Information
| Date | March 29, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA170 |
| Event ID | 20160330X23316 |
| Location | Ridgeland, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.49333, -80.99194 |
| Airport | RIDGELAND |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | WACO |
| Model | CTO |
| 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, which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped bi-plane reported that during the landing roll, the bi-plane started turning to the right, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the nose of the bi-plane impacted the ground.
The bi-plane sustained substantial damage to the left lower wing.
According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.