What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2003-05-20 involved a Grumman G-164A, registration N7855, at North Platte, NE.

Airplane Ground Loops During Landing, Substantially Damaged (N7855)

On May 20, 2003, a Grumman G-164A (registration N7855) was involved in an aviation accident near North Platte, NE. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the collapse of the main landing gear. A factor to the accident was the quartering tailwind. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

A pilot reported severe pulling to the right during landing; a mechanic found no brake discrepancies. On a subsequent landing, the airplane pulled sharply right, ran off the runway, and ground looped, collapsing the main landing gear.

Accident Details

During the landing roll, the airplane experienced a sharp pull to the right. The pilot reported being unable to correct the deviation, and the airplane subsequently ran off the runway and ground looped. The main landing gear collapsed during the accident sequence. The airplane sustained substantial damage.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that at the last point of departure, the airplane had exhibited a "severe pulling" to the right during landing. In response, the pilot requested a mechanic to inspect the brakes. The mechanic reported finding no discrepancies, and the pilot continued the flight.

Examination Findings

An examination of the brake system and tail wheel assembly following the accident revealed no anomalies or malfunctions. No mechanical issues were identified that could have caused the pulling behavior.

Wind Conditions

The wind was reported at 6 knots, with a direction 120 degrees to the right of the runway heading. The crosswind component was consistent with the observed wind conditions.

2003-05-20: Grumman G-164A (N7855) — North Platte, NE