# NTSB GAA16CA239: Logan Jerry L GN 1 Aircamper, N437PT, Defuniak Springs, FL, April 23, 2016 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: April 23, 2016, 08:30 local (12:30 UTC) - Place: Defuniak Springs, FL - Coordinates: 30.731111, -86.153892 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=30.7311&lon=-86.1539&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 October 27, 2016 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: General Aviation Accidents - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 93190 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=GAA16CA239 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/93190/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=93190 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA239 ## Probable cause The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing in gusting crosswind conditions resulting in a runway excursion, and the pilot's failure to attain a positive climb rate during the aborted landing and subsequent ground collision. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Logan Jerry L GN-1 AIRCAMPER, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=704032F), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: crosswind correction](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062030): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Logan Jerry L GN-1 AIRCAMPER, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062030/cases.md?model=704032F), [All aircraft, 184 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062030/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: climb rate](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062035): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Logan Jerry L GN-1 AIRCAMPER, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062035/cases.md?model=704032F), [All aircraft, 265 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062035/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Logan Jerry L GN-1 AIRCAMPER, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=704032F), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) - [Wind: crosswind](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Effect on equipment; cases with it: [Logan Jerry L GN-1 AIRCAMPER, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md?model=704032F), [All aircraft, 1,008 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md) - [Wind: gusts](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Effect on equipment; cases with it: [Logan Jerry L GN-1 AIRCAMPER, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045/cases.md?model=704032F), [All aircraft, 1,199 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045/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: Attempted remediation/recovery](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/060); cases with it: [Logan Jerry L GN-1 AIRCAMPER, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/060/sequence.md?model=704032F), [All aircraft, 1,422 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/060/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Logan Jerry L GN-1 AIRCAMPER, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=704032F), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Logan Jerry L GN-1 AIRCAMPER, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=704032F), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) - [Landing-aborted after touchdown: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Logan Jerry L GN-1 AIRCAMPER, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=704032F), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) ## Analysis According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, during the landing roll, the airplane encountered a crosswind gust and he applied right rudder. He reported that a subsequent wind gust lifted the right wing, triggering a ground loop to the right and the airplane exited the right side of the runway. He recalled that the airplane was headed for a water drainage catch basin and he decided to add full power, and attempt to fly out of the ground loop in an effort to avoid the catch basin. The right wheel of the airplane collided with the perimeter of the catch basin and the airplane spun to the right. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift strut. According to the nearest meteorological aerodrome report, 19 miles south, the wind about the time of the accident was variable at 3 knots. The pilot landed on runway 27. The pilot reported that there were not any mechanical anomalies or malfunctions with any portion the airplane prior to the accident that would have prevented normal flight operations. ## Factual narrative According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, during the landing roll, the airplane encountered a crosswind gust and he applied right rudder. He reported that a subsequent wind gust lifted the right wing, triggering a ground loop to the right and the airplane exited the right side of the runway. He recalled that the airplane was headed for a water drainage catch basin and he decided to add full power, and attempt to fly out of the ground loop in an effort to avoid the catch basin. The right wheel of the airplane collided with the perimeter of the catch basin and the airplane spun to the right. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift strut. According to the nearest meteorological aerodrome report, 19 miles south, the wind about the time of the accident was variable at 3 knots. The pilot landed on runway 27. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies or malfunctions with any portion of the airplane or engine prior to the accident that would have prevented normal flight operations. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N437PT](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N437PT-2023-12-02), registration cancelled 2023-12-02, S/N 1359, built 1991 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: LOGAN JERRY L GN 1 AIRCAMPER (NO SERIES) - Registry model: [Logan Jerry L GN-1 AIRCAMPER](https://openairdocs.org/model/logan-jerry-l-gn-1-aircamper) (registry code 704032F) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental C90 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c90-series) (registry code 17009, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: 1359 - Year built: 1991 - Airframe hours: 1900 - Engines: Contenintal C-90 90 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Last inspection: Condition, March 22, 2016 - Departed: EDN, ENTERPRISE, AL - Destination: 54J, Defuniak Springs, FL - Airport: 54J, Defuniak Springs, runway 27, 4,146 × 60 ft, asphalt - Equipment: Electronic flight bag or handheld device, Handheld GPS ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 68; injuries: none; commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review October 20, 2014; seat: rear; restraint: 4-point; flight hours: 4,143 total, 58 in this make and model, 4,009 as pilot in command, 16 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: variable at 3 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 64 °F, dew point 61 °F - Altimeter: 30.01 inHg - Observed at: KCEW, 19 nm away ## 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 20160423003069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160423003069A), Apr 23, 2016: Logan Jerry L GN-1 AIRCAMPER, Defuniak Spring, FL, Substantial damage. On April 23, 2016 at the Defuniak Springs, FL airport (54J) approximately at 08:20 lt, upon touchdown of the experimental/amateur built aircraft on runway 27,… ## Docket (2 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on September 23, 2016, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=93190. 2.3 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 1.9 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40444685&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF - Photo (item 2, .PDF, 1 photo, 424 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40444686&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo-Master.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. 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