# NTSB ERA14CA306: Erick Magno & Assoc Pa Drifter, N1694P, Zephryhills, FL, June 21, 2014 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: June 21, 2014, 13:20 local (17:20 UTC) - Place: Zephryhills, FL - Coordinates: 28.223611, -82.15361 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=28.2236&lon=-82.1536&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report February 11, 2015 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation - NTSB case key (mKey): 89507 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA14CA306 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/89507/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=89507 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA306 ## Probable cause The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: crosswind correction](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062030): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Attain/maintain not possible (probable cause); cases with it: [Erick Magno & Assoc Pa DRIFTER, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062030/cases.md?model=05903MK), [All aircraft, 184 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062030/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Erick Magno & Assoc Pa DRIFTER, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=05903MK), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Erick Magno & Assoc Pa DRIFTER, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=05903MK), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) ## Analysis According to the pilot, headwinds were stronger than expected, so he diverted the tailwheel, amphibious airplane to an en route airport. Broadcasted wind was from 280 degrees true at 10 knots, so the pilot elected to fly a right traffic pattern to land on runway 22. Upon touchdown, and during rollout with full aileron deflection, either a gust of wind or rotor turbulence lifted the right wing and exceeded the aileron's ability to keep the wing down. The pilot attempted to add power for a go around, but the airplane drifted to the left and ground looped to the left. It then spun about 180 degrees and rolled backwards off the runway. The tail wheel and right main wheel hit a slight rise and dug in. The wind then lifted the left wing and flipped the airplane over. Weather, recorded about 15 minutes after the accident, indicated varying winds from about 280 degrees to 340 degrees at 8 knots. ## Factual narrative According to the pilot, headwinds were stronger than expected, so he diverted the tailwheel, amphibious airplane to an en route airport. Broadcasted wind was from 280 degrees true at 10 knots, so the pilot elected to fly a right traffic pattern to land on runway 22. Upon touchdown, and during rollout with full aileron deflection, either a gust of wind or rotor turbulence lifted the right wing and exceeded the aileron's ability to keep the wing down. The pilot attempted to add power for a go around, but the airplane drifted to the left and ground looped to the left. It then spun about 180 degrees and rolled backwards off the runway. The tail wheel and right main wheel hit a slight rise and dug in. The wind then lifted the left wing and flipped the airplane over. Weather, recorded about 15 minutes after the accident, indicated varying winds from about 280 degrees to 340 degrees at 8 knots. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N1694P](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1694P-2018-01-02), registration cancelled 2018-01-02, S/N UA005, built 2006 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: ERICK MAGNO & ASSOC PA DRIFTER - Registry model: [Erick Magno & Assoc Pa DRIFTER](https://openairdocs.org/model/erick-magno-assoc-pa-drifter) (registry code 05903MK) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Rotax 912S series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912s-series) (registry code 55570, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: UA005 - Year built: 2006 - Airframe hours: 206 - Engines: Subaru EA81 100 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Positioning, Part 91 - Operator: William Harward - Registered owner: David Gregory - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Last inspection: Annual, May 16, 2014 - Departed: 09FA, Lake Placid, FL - Destination: X35, Ocala, FL - Airport: ZPH, Zephyrhills Muni, runway 23, 4,999 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 56; injuries: none; commercial, airline transport, flight instructor; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land, multi-engine sea, single-engine sea; instrument ratings: helicopter, airplane; medical: class 1, with waivers/limitations; last flight review May 25, 2013; seat: front; flight hours: 6,750 total, 150 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 310° at 8 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 88 °F, dew point 70 °F - Altimeter: 30.01 inHg - Observed at: ZPH ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20140621009699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140621009699A), Jun 21, 2014: Erick Magno & Assoc Pa DRIFTER, Zephyrhills, FL, Substantial damage. The pilot told police officer on scene that he was on approcach on a southern heading onto runway 22 (23) and as he touched down a gust of wind picked up his… ## Docket (1 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on February 10, 2015, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=89507. 2.0 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 2.0 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40422367&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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