Sunday, October 22, 2017

Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 Sport Trainer, N7GL, registered to Hopewell Medical Acupuncture Center LLC: Accident occurred October 22, 2017 at Greene County–Lewis A. Jackson Regional Airport (I19), Xenia, Ohio

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Covington, Kentucky

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

Investigation Docket  - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms

http://registry.faa.gov/N7GL

Analysis

According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped biplane, he was unable to determine the wind direction during his approach. He circled the airport multiple times and attempted to communicate on the common advisory traffic frequency. During the landing roll on the runway, the biplane experienced an "unexpected turn to (the) left similar to being weathercocked." The biplane exited the left side of the runway and continued across descending terrain before it nosed over.

The METAR nearest to the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 170° at 16 knots, gusting to 19 knots.

The biplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the rudder.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the biplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions. 

Findings

Aircraft
Directional control - Not attained/maintained (Cause)

Personnel issues
Aircraft control - Pilot (Cause)

Environmental issues
Gusts - Effect on operation

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing
Loss of control on ground
Other weather encounter
Runway excursion
Nose over/nose down



National Transportation Safety Board - Aviation Accident Factual Report 

Location: Dayton, OH
Accident Number: GAA18CA019
Date & Time: 10/22/2017, 1630 EDT
Registration: N7GL
Aircraft: GREAT LAKES 2T 1A 2
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Abnormal runway contact
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped biplane, he was unable to determine the wind direction during his approach. He circled the airport multiple times and attempted to communicate on the common advisory traffic frequency.

During the landing roll on runway 25, the biplane experienced an "unexpected turn to (the) left similar to being weathercocked."

The biplane exited the left side of the runway and continued across descending terrain before it nosed over.

The METAR nearest to the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 170° at 16kts and gusting to 19kts.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the rudder.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. 

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 68, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Rear
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 02/29/2008
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 10/15/2016
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 960 hours (Total, all aircraft), 20 hours (Total, this make and model), 800 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Manufacturer: GREAT LAKES
Registration: N7GL
Model/Series: 2T 1A 2 2
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1984
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Aerobatic; Normal
Serial Number: 1009
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 03/31/2017, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1800 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 201 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Aero Sport Power
ELT: C126 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-360-A2A
Registered Owner:  HOPEWELL MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE CENTER LLC
Rated Power:  180 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Night
Observation Facility, Elevation: KFFO, 823 ft msl
Observation Time: 2058 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 9 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 343°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Temperature/Dew Point: 24°C / 9°C
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility:  10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 16 knots/ 19 knots, 170°
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 30.1 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration:  No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Dayton, OH (I19)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Dayton, OH (I19)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1400 CDT
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: GREENE COUNTY-LEWIS A JACKSON (I19)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 949 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 25
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 4500 ft / 75 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Traffic Pattern 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude:  39.691111, -83.991944 (est) Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Covington, Kentucky

Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

Investigation Docket  - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms

http://registry.faa.gov/N7GL

National Transportation Safety Board - Aviation Accident Factual Report 

Location: Dayton, OH
Accident Number: GAA18CA019
Date & Time: 10/22/2017, 1630 EDT
Registration: N7GL
Aircraft: GREAT LAKES 2T 1A 2
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Abnormal runway contact
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped biplane, he was unable to determine the wind direction during his approach. He circled the airport multiple times and attempted to communicate on the common advisory traffic frequency.

During the landing roll on runway 25, the biplane experienced an "unexpected turn to (the) left similar to being weathercocked."

The biplane exited the left side of the runway and continued across descending terrain before it nosed over.

The METAR nearest to the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 170° at 16kts and gusting to 19kts.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the rudder.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. 

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 68, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Rear
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 02/29/2008
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 10/15/2016
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 960 hours (Total, all aircraft), 20 hours (Total, this make and model), 800 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Manufacturer: GREAT LAKES
Registration: N7GL
Model/Series: 2T 1A 2 2
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1984
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Aerobatic; Normal
Serial Number: 1009
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 03/31/2017, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1800 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 201 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Aero Sport Power
ELT: C126 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-360-A2A
Registered Owner:  HOPEWELL MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE CENTER LLC
Rated Power:  180 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Night
Observation Facility, Elevation: KFFO, 823 ft msl
Observation Time: 2058 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 9 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 343°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Temperature/Dew Point: 24°C / 9°C
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility:  10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 16 knots/ 19 knots, 170°
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 30.1 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration:  No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Dayton, OH (I19)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Dayton, OH (I19)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1400 CDT
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: GREENE COUNTY-LEWIS A JACKSON (I19)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 949 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 25
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 4500 ft / 75 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Traffic Pattern 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude:  39.691111, -83.991944 (est)



GREENE COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF/WRGT) -- A small plane flipped on its top Sunday afternoon at the Lewis A. Jackson Regional Airport in Greene County.

Ohio State Highway Patrol investigators say it happened as the plane was landing on the runway. 

Investigators believe weather was a factor, potentially the strong winds blowing through Sunday afternoon.

The pilot was flying in from the Barnesville-Bradfield Airport in Eastern Ohio.

The pilot was not injured and was the only person on board the two seat, single-engine plane.

The plane has been removed from the scene. 

The Lewis A. Jackson Regional Airport reopened Sunday evening.

OSP has alerted the Federal Aviation Administration.

Officials tell Fox 45 federal investigators may respond to the scene.

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