TEMCO GC-1B
Waukegan, IL — November 8, 2020
Event Information
| Date | November 8, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA058 |
| Event ID | 20201113102281 |
| Location | Waukegan, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.42000, -87.87000 |
| Airport | Waukegan National Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | TEMCO |
| Model | GC-1B |
| 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 takeoff with a crosswind that resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.
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.