GARCIA BENIGNO BABY ACE D
St. Johns, AZ — May 23, 2018
Event Information
| Date | May 23, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA298 |
| Event ID | 20180524X81326 |
| Location | St. Johns, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.51917, -109.37778 |
| Airport | ST JOHNS INDUSTRIAL AIR PARK |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GARCIA BENIGNO |
| Model | BABY ACE D |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| 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 landing in gusting, quartering tailwind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, immediately after landing, the tailwheel-equipped airplane veered left and then right. Subsequently, he applied "heavy" brakes, the airplane exited the right side of the runway, and came to rest nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift strut.
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 located at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 280° at 10 knots, gusting to 19 knots. The pilot landed on runway 3.
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.