On June 5, 1994, a Great Lakes 2T-1A (registration N849K) operated by Webb, Jones was involved in an aviation accident near Lawrenceville, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which was exacerbated by his fatigue and wet runway conditions. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported losing directional control during landing due to wet runway conditions and fatigue, resulting in a ground loop and nose-over.
What happened
The pilot reported that during the landing phase of flight, he experienced a loss of directional control. As the aircraft touched down, it began to ground loop, eventually leading to a nose-over incident. The pilot noted that the runway surface was wet due to a recent rain shower, with some standing water present on the tarmac. Additionally, the pilot mentioned that he had been flying for most of the day and was experiencing fatigue.
Findings
Contributing factors to this accident included the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his fatigue. The wet runway conditions also played a role in the loss of control.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which was exacerbated by his fatigue and wet runway conditions.