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NTSB investigation record

CHI93LA164

Completed

Grumman Tbm-3E· N93818

NTSB Report
Date
April 25, 1993
Location
Spooner, WI
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published November 3, 1993

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

The pilot reported he was landing on sod runway 27 with a gusty crosswind from 300 degrees. He was unable to maintain directional control, and the airplane ground looped. The pilot lists 2.2 hours total flight experience in the world war two vintage airplane at the time of the accident. No preaccident mechanical anomaly was discovered or claimed.

Source record

Factual narrative

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