# NTSB IAD97LA066: Globe GC-1-A, N80523, Wilmington, OH, April 18, 1997 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: April 18, 1997, 14:45 local (18:45 UTC) - Place: Wilmington, OH - Coordinates: 39.440708, -83.829795 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.4407&lon=-83.8298&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report May 21, 1998 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 28187 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=IAD97LA066 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/28187/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA066 ## Probable cause failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a collision with trees. Related factors were: the crosswind, and lack of experience in the make and model of airplane. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor) - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - lack of total experience in type of aircraft, pilot in command (contributing factor) - In flight collision with object, landing - object - tree(s) ## Analysis The pilot reported that he was practicing crosswind landings on runway 20. He performed a three point landing, and during the roll-out, the airplane drifted off the right side of the runway into the wind. He applied full power to regain directional control, and raised the flaps. The airplane became airborne in ground effect, flew over the runway, and collided with trees off the left side. A witness said he observed the airplane land with a tailwind. When the airplane began to drift off the right side of the runway, the pilot applied full power, and the left wing tip almost touched the runway twice. At an airport 6 miles south, the winds were reported from 310 degrees at 10 knots, with gusts to 18 knots. The pilot reported over 586 hours of total flight experience, which included 3 hours in make and model. The pilot reported there was no mechanical malfunction with the airplane, and the accident could have been prevented with 'better pilot preparation.' ## Factual narrative On April 18, 1997, at 1445 eastern daylight time, N80523, a Globe "Swift" GC-1-A, was substantially damaged when it veered off the runway, and struck trees during landing at Clinton County Airport, Wilmington, Ohio. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The certificated private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The local, personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot reported that he was practicing crosswind landings on runway 20. He said a landing was accomplished with all three points on ground. During rollout, the airplane drifted off the right side of the runway into the wind. He applied full power to regain directional control, and raised the flaps. He stated that the airplane became airborne in ground effect, flew over the runway, to the south, and collided with trees off the left side of the runway. A witness reported that the airplane landed with a tailwind, and drifted off the right side of the runway. The pilot applied full power, full left aileron, and the left wingtip almost touched the runway twice. The airplane then went across the runway, and collided with trees. The 1455 weather observation at an airport 6 miles south of Wilmington reported the winds from 310 degrees at 10 knots, with gusts to 18 knots. The pilot reported over 586 hours of total flight experience, which included 3 hours in make and model. He said there was no mechanical malfunction with the airplane, and the accident could have been prevented with "better pilot preparation." ## Aircraft - Registration: [N80523](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80523), registered now, S/N 26, built 1946 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Globe GC-1-A - Registry model: [Globe GC-1A](https://openairdocs.org/model/globe-gc-1a) (registry code 9230102) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental C85 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c85-series) (registry code 17008, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 26 - Airframe hours: 1330 - Engines: Continental C-90 90 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Miller Aviation - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, April 10, 1997, 30 hours before - Departed: 19I, LEBANON, OH - Destination: I66, OH - Airport: I66, Clinton Field, runway 20, 3,500 × 65 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 54; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 586 total, 3 in this make and model, 586 as pilot in command, 3 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 310° at 10 knots, gusting 18 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 52 °F, dew point 21 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg - Observed at: ILN, 6 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 19970418006219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970418006219A), Apr 18, 1997: Swftms GC1A, Wilmington, OH, Substantial damage. Curred off runway into trees landing in quartering tailwind. Low time in type unfavorable wind factors. (-23) the accident flight was conducted under 14 CFR… From the NTSB's public API. 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