ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 298013
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| Date: | Wednesday 16 May 2018 |
| Time: | 09:00 LT |
| Type: |  Boeing-Stearman A75N1(PT-17) |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N63794 |
| MSN: | 75-3739 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1942 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1559 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental W670-6N |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Eden Prairie, Minnesota -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Minneapolis-Flying Cloud Airport, MN (FCM/KFCM) |
| Minneapolis-Flying Cloud Airport, MN (FCM/KFCM) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that, during a flight with a check pilot, while landing in crosswind conditions, the tailwheel-equipped biplane veered left. The pilot overcorrected with right rudder, and 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 from 230° at 7 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 28R.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB GAA18CA286
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2022 11:51 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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