ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 291314
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| Date: | Saturday 25 June 2016 |
| Time: | 16:15 LT |
| Type: |  Van's RV-4 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N3446 |
| MSN: | 3446 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2012 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 229 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-D2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fitchburg, Massachusetts -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | COLEBROOK, NH (4C4) |
| Fitchburg Municipal Airport, MA (FIT/KFIT) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he made a normal three-point landing, shortly after touchdown the airplane veered to the left, then veered to the right. The pilot further reported that he applied power in an attempt to regain control, however the airplane veered back to the left and he reduced power as the airplane departed the runway. The airplane ground looped and the right wing impacted terrain causing substantial damage to the right aileron.
The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control upon landing, which resulted in a runway excursion followed by impact with terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB GAA16CA344
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Oct-2022 12:19 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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