CONSOLIDATED VULTEE BT13
Joseph, OR — August 13, 2016
Event Information
| Date | August 13, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA429 |
| Event ID | 20160815X44829 |
| Location | Joseph, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.35722, -117.25333 |
| Airport | JOSEPH STATE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CONSOLIDATED VULTEE |
| Model | BT13 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and damage to the left aileron and elevator.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll he lost directional control, which resulted in a ground loop to the left, a runway excursion, both main landing gear collapse, and substantial damage to the airplane's left aileron and elevator.
The pilot reported that there were no pre impact 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.