GREAT LAKES 2T 1A 2
Dayton, OH — October 22, 2017
Event Information
| Date | October 22, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA019 |
| Event ID | 20171023X93558 |
| Location | Dayton, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.69111, -83.99194 |
| Airport | GREENE COUNTY-LEWIS A JACKSON |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GREAT LAKES |
| Model | 2T 1A 2 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| 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 in gusting wind conditions.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped biplane, he was unable to determine the wind direction during his approach. He circled the airport multiple times and attempted to communicate on the common advisory traffic frequency.
During the landing roll on runway 25, the biplane experienced an "unexpected turn to (the) left similar to being weathercocked."
The biplane exited the left side of the runway and continued across descending terrain before it nosed over.
The METAR nearest to the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 170° at 16kts and gusting to 19kts.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the rudder.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.