BOEING B75N1
Culpeper, VA — September 1, 2018
Event Information
| Date | September 1, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA550 |
| Event ID | 20180911X02418 |
| Location | Culpeper, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.52555, -77.85973 |
| Airport | Culpeper Rgnl |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BOEING |
| Model | B75N1 |
| 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, which resulted in a ground-loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the rear seat of the tailwheel-equipped bi-plane reported that he and another pilot were practicing landings on the asphalt runway. During the landing roll a left ground-loop ensued and the bottom right wing and aileron collided with the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial to the bottom right wing and aileron.
The pilot reported that there were no 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.