CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS SA C.A.S.A. 1.131

Ocean City, NJ — August 10, 2017

Event Information

DateAugust 10, 2017
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberGAA17CA484
Event ID20170811X32009
LocationOcean City, NJ
CountryUSA
Coordinates39.26361, -74.60750
AirportOCEAN CITY MUNI
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS SA
ModelC.A.S.A. 1.131
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped biplane reported that, during the landing roll, the biplane started to veer right. He attempted to regain control, but the biplane continued to veer right and ground looped. Subsequently, the bottom of the left wing impacted the ground and the left main gear collapsed.

The biplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the biplane 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.

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