Thursday, May 24, 2018

Corben Baby Ace Model D, N4207D: Accident occurred May 23, 2018 at St. Johns Industrial Air Park (KSJN), Apache County, Arizona

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Scottsdale, Arizona

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/N4207D

Location: St. Johns, AZ
Accident Number: GAA18CA298
Date & Time: 05/23/2018, 1330 MST
Registration: N4207D
Aircraft: GARCIA BENIGNO BABY ACE D
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

The pilot reported that, immediately after landing, the tailwheel-equipped airplane veered left and then right. Subsequently, he applied "heavy" brakes, the airplane exited the right side of the runway, and came to rest nosed over.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift strut.

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

The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 280° at 10 knots, gusting to 19 knots. The pilot landed on runway 3. 

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 52, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Single
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Unknown
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 07/13/2017
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 05/30/2018
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 900 hours (Total, all aircraft), 65 hours (Total, this make and model), 800 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 45 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 40 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 10 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: GARCIA BENIGNO
Registration: N4207D
Model/Series: BABY ACE D UNDESIGNATED
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1983
Amateur Built: Yes
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental
Serial Number: 346
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 1
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 05/19/2018, Condition
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 950 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 602.1 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: Not installed
Engine Model/Series: A65
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 65 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KSJN, 5733 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 2054 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 221°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 10 knots / 19 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 280°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.01 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 28°C / -8°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Grants, NM (GNT)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: St. Johns, AZ (SJN)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1200 MST
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: ST JOHNS INDUSTRIAL AIR PARK (SJN)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 5736 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 3
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3400 ft / 60 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop

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: 34.519167, -109.377778 (est)

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