GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G 164
Walnut Ridge, AR — May 8, 2017
Event Information
| Date | May 8, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA267 |
| Event ID | 20170508X83309 |
| Location | Walnut Ridge, AR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.14583, -90.83611 |
| Airport | Private |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER |
| Model | G 164 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| 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 go-around with a tailwind.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during a go-around, the airplane veered to the left off the runway. He added that, the main landing gear went into the mud and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation system about 4 nautical miles from the accident site reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 200° at 6 knots. The Federal Aviation Administration Inspector reported that the pilot landed to the north.
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.