Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Boeing A75N1(PT17), registered to Wooden Wings LLC, N56949: Accident occurred October 06, 2018 at Lakefront Airport (KNEW), New Orleans, Louisiana

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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


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


https://registry.faa.gov/N56949

Location: New Orleans, LA
Accident Number: GAA19CA009
Date & Time: 10/06/2018, 1115 CDT
Registration: N56949
Aircraft: Stearman A75N1(PT17)
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

The pilot reported that, while landing in a crosswind, the tailwheel-equipped biplane was "thrusted downward violently" and landed hard. He added that the biplane then veered right off of the runway, he attempted a go around, but after applying power realized the need for full left aileron to maintain heading. He decided to abort the go around and reduced power to land. During the landing he used brakes to avoid airport signs in the landing path, the right main tire "got some traction", and the biplane ground loop to the right.

The biplane sustained substantial damage to both lower wings and elevator.

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

The pilot reported that the temperature was 80°F, visibility 10 miles in light rain showers, the wind was 110° at 15 knots, and a scattered cloud layer 2,200 feet. He further reported terrain-induced moderate turbulence.

The automated weather observation system at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the temperature was 88°F, dew point 75°F, visibility was 10 miles, the wind was from 110° at 11 knots, and a broken layer of clouds at 2,800 feet. The pilot was landing on runway 18L. 

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 72, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Rear
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 04/30/2018
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 10/04/2017
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 2631 hours (Total, all aircraft), 251 hours (Total, this make and model)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Stearman
Registration: N56949
Model/Series: A75N1(PT17) Undesignated
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1944
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental
Serial Number: 752793
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 12/23/2017, 100 Hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3200 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 6674 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Pratt & Whitney
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: R-985 Series
Registered Owner: Wooden Wings LLC
Rated Power: 450 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: KNEW, 9 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1643 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 348°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 2800 ft agl
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 11 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 110°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.05 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 31°C / 24°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Slidell, LA (ASD)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: New Orleans, LA (NEW)
Type of Clearance: VFR Flight Following
Departure Time: 1030 CDT
Type of Airspace: Class D

Airport Information

Airport: LAKEFRONT (NEW)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 7 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Unknown
Runway Used: 18L
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3697 ft / 75 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Straight-in

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 30.038611, -90.026389 (est)

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