No fatalities

1 Sep 2018: BOEING B75N1 — Hangar 39 LLC — Culpeper, VA

Culpeper, VA, United States
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During landing practice on an asphalt runway, the pilot in the rear seat of a tailwheel biplane experienced a left ground-loop, resulting in substantial damage to the bottom right wing and aileron.

Incident Overview

A pilot occupying the rear seat of a tailwheel-equipped biplane reported that he and another pilot were practicing landings on an asphalt runway. During the landing roll, the aircraft entered a left ground-loop, causing the bottom right wing and aileron to collide with the ground.

Aircraft Damage

The accident resulted in substantial damage to the bottom right wing and aileron of the biplane. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Pilot Report

The pilot in the rear seat provided the account of the event, noting that the ground-loop occurred during the landing roll. No additional details regarding the other pilot or the specifics of the landing practice were provided.

Contributing factors

Instructor/check pilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained