RADFORD DARREL F CHRISTEN EAGLE II
Atchison, KS — July 22, 2017
Event Information
| Date | July 22, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA449 |
| Event ID | 20170724X35801 |
| Location | Atchison, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.56805, -95.18000 |
| Airport | AMELIA EARHART |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | RADFORD DARREL F |
| Model | CHRISTEN EAGLE II |
| 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 in crosswind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the tailwheel-equipped airplane encountered a gust of wind, and subsequently veered off the runway to the left. The pilot over corrected to the right and the airplane ground looped to the left.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage.
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported that the automated weather observation system indicated that the wind was from 270° at 10 knots. The airplane landed on runway 34.
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.