1 May 2016: AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1C-180 UNDESIGNAT

1 May 2016: AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1C-180 UNDESIGNAT — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Harlingen, TX, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop and substantial damage to the right wing.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot reported that he bounced once during the landing touchdown in crosswind conditions, and subsequently ground looped to the left. During the ground loop, the right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing was substantially damaged when it impacted the runway.

An automated weather observing system, about the time of the accident, reported the wind at 080 degrees true at 14 knots, for the landing on runway 17 left.

The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

After multiple requests from the National Transportation Safety Board investigator-in-charge, the pilot did not submit the NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/ Operator Aircraft Accident/ Incident Report.

Contributing factors

  • cause Directional control — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Pilot
  • Response/compensation

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 080/14kt, vis 8sm

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