WACO YKS 7
Fairhope, AL — June 8, 2018
Event Information
| Date | June 8, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA332 |
| Event ID | 20180610X91655 |
| Location | Fairhope, AL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.46083, -87.87695 |
| Airport | H L SONNY CALLAHAN |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | WACO |
| Model | YKS 7 |
| 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 while landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped biplane reported that, while landing with a "slight cross wind", the biplane ground looped to the right.
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.
The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was calm. The pilot landed on runway 19.
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.