SILVAIRE 8
Texarkana, AR — September 28, 2017
Event Information
| Date | September 28, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA575 |
| Event ID | 20171103X11946 |
| Location | Texarkana, AR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.45000, -93.99639 |
| Airport | TEXARKANA RGNL-WEBB FIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SILVAIRE |
| Model | 8 |
| 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.
Full Narrative
According to a statement provided by the Federal Aviation Administration Inspector, the pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane stated that after touchdown the airplane veered sharply to the right, then the left, and subsequently ground looped. During the ground loop, the right wing, right horizontal stabilizer, and right elevator struck the ground.
The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
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.