On September 8, 2002, an Aviat A-1B (registration N290AM) was involved in an aviation accident near Arco, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. Factors include wind gusts during the period of time at which the landing took place. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft experienced a wind gust-induced ground loop during landing roll, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no flight control malfunctions.
Incident Overview
During a full-stop landing on a paved runway, the pilot executed an uneventful touchdown. However, during the landing roll, the aircraft encountered a wind gust that lifted its left wing. Despite the pilot's corrective inputs, he was unable to compensate for the sudden gust in time to prevent the aircraft from entering an inadvertent ground loop.
Damage Details
As the ground loop sequence unfolded, the left wing impacted the runway surface. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the wing structure.
Pilot Statement
According to the pilot, there did not seem to be any malfunction of the aircraft's flight control system during the event.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 8 Sept 2002 Aviat A-1B accident near Arco, ID?
An aircraft experienced a wind gust-induced ground loop during landing roll, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no flight control malfunctions.
Were there any fatalities in the 8 Sept 2002 Aviat A-1B accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Sept 2002 involved an Aviat A-1B, registration N290AM, at Arco, ID.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. Factors include wind gusts during the period of time at which the landing took place.
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