Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Richmond, Virginia
Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Accident Number: GAA18CA068
Date & Time: 12/05/2017, 1400 EST
Registration: N2996Q
Aircraft: NORTH AMERICAN T 6
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
Analysis
According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, the airplane approached runway 10 in a "significant right crosswind," which diminished when the airplane touched down. The airplane touched down first on the right main wheel and the tailwheel about 70 knots airspeed. When the left main wheel touched down, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot applied left rudder and left brake and maintained aft stick pressure; however, the inputs were ineffective.
The airplane exited the right side of the runway and nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, the vertical stabilizer and the rudder.
The METAR at the accident airport reported that about the time of the accident the wind was from 180° at 7kts.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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 loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
Findings
Aircraft
Directional control - Not attained/maintained (Cause)
Personnel issues
Aircraft control - Pilot (Cause)
Environmental issues
Crosswind - Effect on operation
Factual Information
History of Flight
Landing-landing roll
Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Attempted remediation/recovery
Runway excursion
Nose over/nose down
The airplane exited the right side of the runway and nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, the vertical stabilizer and the rudder.
The METAR at the accident airport reported that about the time of the accident, the wind was from 180° at 7kts.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Airline Transport; Flight Instructor
Age: 65, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Front
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Single-engine
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 1 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 03/13/2017
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 04/14/2016
Flight Time: (Estimated) 19700 hours (Total, all aircraft), 96 hours (Total, this make and model), 17800 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 37 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 3 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Manufacturer: NORTH AMERICAN
Registration: N2996Q
Model/Series: T 6 G
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1950
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 49-3071
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 100 Hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 5300 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time:
Engine Manufacturer: Pratt & Whitney
ELT: C91A installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: R-1340AN-1
Registered Owner: SHADOW VENTURES LLC
Rated Power: 600 hp
Operator: SHADOW VENTURES LLC
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KPVG, 23 ft msl
Observation Time: 1946 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 27°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 1500 ft agl
Temperature/Dew Point: 20°C / 17°C
Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 6500 ft agl
Visibility: 10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 7 knots, 190°
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 30.09 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Chesapeake, VA (KPVG)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Chesapeake, VA (KPVG)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1350 EDT
Type of Airspace: Class G
Airport Information
Airport: HAMPTON ROADS EXECUTIVE (PVG)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 28 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 10
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 5350 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Stop and Go; 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: 36.780833, -76.451389 (est)
CHESAPEAKE, Va. - A small airplane was spotted overturned Tuesday afternoon.
A Chesapeake Fire official said the incident happened at the Hampton Roads Executive Airport around 2:30 p.m.
The pilot was out of the plane when emergency crews arrived and he suffered minor injuries.
He was the only one on the plane and was not taken to the hospital, the official said.
A small fuel leak was also reported.
Story and video ➤ http://wtkr.com
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia State Police are investigating after a plane overturned Tuesday at the Hampton Roads Executive Airport in Chesapeake.
When units arrived on scene at 2:35 p.m., they say the pilot already was out of the plane and suffering from minor injuries.
The incident is still under investigation
Story and photo ➤ http://wavy.com
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