An Aviat Husky A1C pilot ground looped the aircraft after landing; departed the runway with no damage the aircraft or airport property.
Synopsis
An Aviat Husky A1C pilot ground looped the aircraft after landing; departed the runway with no damage the aircraft or airport property.
Narrative
I was returning from a personal sightseeing flight; having previously departed. Upon my return about an hour and a half later; I contacted Tower and advised I had the current ATIS weather briefing and requested a full-stop landing. Tower responded that I was to fly a straight-in approach for Runway 8; which was different from the active runway stated in the current ATIS briefing. I asked Tower to confirm Runway 8 and current winds. Tower responded that I was number two to land behind a Learjet on Runway 8 and the winds were now favoring Runway 8 with a left crosswind. I proceeded to land Runway 8 as directed. I flew a normal straight-in approach and flared for a three-point landing; adjusting for the crosswind. After touchdown; the aircraft served to the left of the runway centerline. I attempted to correct the misalignment; but was unable and the aircraft continued to turn counter-clockwise. The aircraft ground-looped to the left; departed the runway a few feet; and stopped after about 270 degrees of rotation with the main wheels (front) positioned on or very close to the edge of the runway. I assessed if there was any damage to the aircraft and; finding none; I applied power; moved back to the runway centerline; and called the Tower to advise that I was OK and that the aircraft was undamaged. The aircraft did not contact any runway lights or anything else during the ground-loop. Tower provided taxi instructions and dispatched an Airport Security Vehicle to inspect the runway to confirm that there was no damage to the runway. Aircraft that were holding at Runway 8 for my landing subsequently used Runway 8 and took off. I spoke with Airport Security on the taxiway and again after engine shutdown at the FBO and confirmed that there was no damage to the aircraft and no injuries.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.