On August 14, 1995, a Boeing B75N1 (registration N735YP) operated by Michael Baldwin was involved in an aviation accident near Englewood, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND LOOP. A FACTOR WAS CROSSWIND. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a final landing on runway 17R with a crosswind, the aircraft ground looped, causing both lower wings and the propeller to strike the ground, and one wing hit a runway light.
Incident Summary
After a series of touch-and-go landings, the pilot conducted a final landing on runway 17R. Winds were reported from 060 degrees at 7 knots. During the landing roll, the aircraft entered a ground loop, resulting in both lower wings and the propeller making contact with the runway surface. One wing also struck a runway light.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that he believed he encountered a gusting crosswind that exceeded the control capability of the aircraft.
Damage
The ground loop caused contact damage to both lower wings and the propeller. Additionally, a runway light was struck by one wing.