On August 14, 1995, a Boeing B75N1 (registration N735YP) operated by Michael Baldwin was involved in an aviation accident near Englewood, CO. No fatalities were reported. 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.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 14 Aug 1995 Boeing B75N1 accident near Englewood, CO?
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.
Were there any fatalities in the 14 Aug 1995 Boeing B75N1 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Aug 1995 involved a Boeing B75N1, registration N735YP, operated by Michael Baldwin, at Englewood, CO.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND LOOP. A FACTOR WAS CROSSWIND.
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